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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.48, 4,125 and 802.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.48, 4,125 and 802.88 is: 1,204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.48 : 4,125 = 802.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.48/4,125 = 802.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.48x = 4,125 × 802.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.48x = 3,311,880
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,311,880/2,750.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.11

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