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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.25, 4,125.39 and 802.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.25, 4,125.39 and 802.47 is: 1,203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.25 : 4,125.39 = 802.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.25/4,125.39 = 802.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.25x = 4,125.39 × 802.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.25x = 3,310,501.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,501.71/2,750.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.71

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