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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.72, 4,132 and 806.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.72, 4,132 and 806.88 is: 1,210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.72 : 4,132 = 806.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.72/4,132 = 806.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.72x = 4,132 × 806.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.72x = 3,334,028.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334,028.16/2,754.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.30

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