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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.77, 4,125.06 and 802.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.77, 4,125.06 and 802.13 is: 1,203.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.77 : 4,125.06 = 802.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.77/4,125.06 = 802.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.77x = 4,125.06 × 802.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.77x = 3,308,813.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,813.75/2,749.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.31

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