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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.68, 4,132.04 and 808.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.68, 4,132.04 and 808.24 is: 1,212.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.68 : 4,132.04 = 808.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.68/4,132.04 = 808.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.68x = 4,132.04 × 808.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.68x = 3,339,680.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339,680.01/2,754.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.37

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