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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.05, 4,126.71 and 803.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.05, 4,126.71 and 803.27 is: 1,204.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.05 : 4,126.71 = 803.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.05/4,126.71 = 803.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.05x = 4,126.71 × 803.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.05x = 3,314,841.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314,841.71/2,751.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.94

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