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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.36, 4,131.68 and 806.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.36, 4,131.68 and 806.72 is: 1,210.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.36 : 4,131.68 = 806.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.36/4,131.68 = 806.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.36x = 4,131.68 × 806.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.36x = 3,333,108.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,108.89/2,754.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.12

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