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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.75, 4,369.30 and 804.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.75, 4,369.30 and 804.70 is: 1,207.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.75 : 4,369.30 = 804.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.75/4,369.30 = 804.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.75x = 4,369.30 × 804.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.75x = 3,515,975.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515,975.71/2,912.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.10

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