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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.37, 4,132.55 and 807.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.37, 4,132.55 and 807.11 is: 1,210.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.37 : 4,132.55 = 807.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.37/4,132.55 = 807.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.37x = 4,132.55 × 807.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.37x = 3,335,397.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335,397.73/2,755.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.51

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