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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.50, 4,127.25 and 803.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.50, 4,127.25 and 803.72 is: 1,205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.50 : 4,127.25 = 803.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.50/4,127.25 = 803.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.50x = 4,127.25 × 803.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.50x = 3,317,153.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,153.37/2,751.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.58

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