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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.51, 4,127.09 and 803.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.51, 4,127.09 and 803.55 is: 1,205.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.51 : 4,127.09 = 803.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.51/4,127.09 = 803.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.51x = 4,127.09 × 803.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.51x = 3,316,319.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,319.15/2,751.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.27

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