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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.28, 4,126.80 and 803.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.28, 4,126.80 and 803.50 is: 1,205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.28 : 4,126.80 = 803.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.28/4,126.80 = 803.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.28x = 4,126.80 × 803.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.28x = 3,315,883.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,883.80/2,751.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.21

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