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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.75, 4,127.63 and 803.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.75, 4,127.63 and 803.97 is: 1,205.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.75 : 4,127.63 = 803.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.75/4,127.63 = 803.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.75x = 4,127.63 × 803.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.75x = 3,318,486.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,486.67/2,751.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.96

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