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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.57, 4,127.15 and 803.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.57, 4,127.15 and 803.72 is: 1,205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.57 : 4,127.15 = 803.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.57/4,127.15 = 803.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.57x = 4,127.15 × 803.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.57x = 3,317,085.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,085.33/2,751.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.52

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