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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.31, 4,133.21 and 807.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.31, 4,133.21 and 807.53 is: 1,211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.31 : 4,133.21 = 807.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.31/4,133.21 = 807.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.31x = 4,133.21 × 807.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.31x = 3,337,666.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,666.37/2,755.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.36

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