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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.52, 4,126.56 and 802.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.52, 4,126.56 and 802.80 is: 1,204.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.52 : 4,126.56 = 802.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.52/4,126.56 = 802.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.52x = 4,126.56 × 802.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.52x = 3,312,802.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,802.37/2,750.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.43

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