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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.25, 4,126.88 and 803.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.25, 4,126.88 and 803.47 is: 1,205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.25 : 4,126.88 = 803.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.25/4,126.88 = 803.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.25x = 4,126.88 × 803.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.25x = 3,315,820.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,820.26/2,751.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.21

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