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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.72, 4,126.78 and 802.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.72, 4,126.78 and 802.94 is: 1,204.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.72 : 4,126.78 = 802.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.72/4,126.78 = 802.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.72x = 4,126.78 × 802.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.72x = 3,313,556.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,556.73/2,750.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.61

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