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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.65, 4,125.97 and 802.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.65, 4,125.97 and 802.85 is: 1,204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.65 : 4,125.97 = 802.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.65/4,125.97 = 802.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.65x = 4,125.97 × 802.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.65x = 3,312,535.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,535.01/2,750.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.27

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