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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.32, 4,133.67 and 807.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.32, 4,133.67 and 807.54 is: 1,211.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.32 : 4,133.67 = 807.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.32/4,133.67 = 807.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.32x = 4,133.67 × 807.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.32x = 3,338,103.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338,103.87/2,755.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.51

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