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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.94, 4,126.40 and 803.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.94, 4,126.40 and 803.16 is: 1,204.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.94 : 4,126.40 = 803.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.94/4,126.40 = 803.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.94x = 4,126.40 × 803.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.94x = 3,314,159.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314,159.42/2,750.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.74

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