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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.48, 4,131.78 and 806.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.48, 4,131.78 and 806.82 is: 1,210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.48 : 4,131.78 = 806.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.48/4,131.78 = 806.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.48x = 4,131.78 × 806.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.48x = 3,333,602.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,602.74/2,754.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.25

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