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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.98, 4,122.51 and 800.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.98, 4,122.51 and 800.20 is: 1,200.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.98 : 4,122.51 = 800.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.98/4,122.51 = 800.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.98x = 4,122.51 × 800.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.98x = 3,298,832.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,832.50/2,747.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.46

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