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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.51, 4,721.24 and 807.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.51, 4,721.24 and 807.51 is: 1,211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.51 : 4,721.24 = 807.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.51/4,721.24 = 807.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.51x = 4,721.24 × 807.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.51x = 3,812,424.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812,424.91/3,147.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.25

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