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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.66, 4,131.63 and 807.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.66, 4,131.63 and 807.06 is: 1,210.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.66 : 4,131.63 = 807.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.66/4,131.63 = 807.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.66x = 4,131.63 × 807.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.66x = 3,334,473.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334,473.31/2,754.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.48

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