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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.18, 4,162.15 and 800.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.18, 4,162.15 and 800.39 is: 1,200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.18 : 4,162.15 = 800.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.18/4,162.15 = 800.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.18x = 4,162.15 × 800.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.18x = 3,331,331.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,331.23/2,775.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.40

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