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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.08, 4,203.36 and 750.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.08, 4,203.36 and 750.08 is: 1,125.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.08 : 4,203.36 = 750.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.08/4,203.36 = 750.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.08x = 4,203.36 × 750.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.08x = 3,152,856.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,856.27/2,802.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.18

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