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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.71, 4,126.25 and 802.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.71, 4,126.25 and 802.75 is: 1,204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.71 : 4,126.25 = 802.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.71/4,126.25 = 802.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.71x = 4,126.25 × 802.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.71x = 3,312,343.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,343.17/2,750.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.18

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