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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.15, 2,760.04 and 800.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.15, 2,760.04 and 800.51 is: 1,200.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.15 : 2,760.04 = 800.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.15/2,760.04 = 800.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.15x = 2,760.04 × 800.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.15x = 2,209,426.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,426.82/1,841.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.02

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