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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.33, 4,169.58 and 804.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.33, 4,169.58 and 804.96 is: 1,207.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.33 : 4,169.58 = 804.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.33/4,169.58 = 804.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.33x = 4,169.58 × 804.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.33x = 3,356,345.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,345.12/2,779.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.61

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