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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.03, 4,124.61 and 801.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.03, 4,124.61 and 801.78 is: 1,202.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.03 : 4,124.61 = 801.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.03/4,124.61 = 801.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.03x = 4,124.61 × 801.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.03x = 3,307,029.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,029.81/2,750.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.54

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