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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.06, 4,161.61 and 800.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.06, 4,161.61 and 800.16 is: 1,199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.06 : 4,161.61 = 800.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.06/4,161.61 = 800.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.06x = 4,161.61 × 800.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.06x = 3,329,933.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,933.05/2,775.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.95

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