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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.28, 4,125.30 and 802.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.28, 4,125.30 and 802.50 is: 1,203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.28 : 4,125.30 = 802.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.28/4,125.30 = 802.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.28x = 4,125.30 × 802.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.28x = 3,310,553.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,553.25/2,750.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.71

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