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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.35, 4,133.09 and 807.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.35, 4,133.09 and 807.70 is: 1,211.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.35 : 4,133.09 = 807.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.35/4,133.09 = 807.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.35x = 4,133.09 × 807.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.35x = 3,338,296.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338,296.79/2,755.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.57

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