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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.80, 4,208.70 and 2,751.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.80, 4,208.70 and 2,751.80 is: 4,127.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.80 : 4,208.70 = 2,751.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.80/4,208.70 = 2,751.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.80x = 4,208.70 × 2,751.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.80x = 11,581,500.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,581,500.66/2,805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.70

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