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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.56, 4,133.46 and 807.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.56, 4,133.46 and 807.78 is: 1,211.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.56 : 4,133.46 = 807.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.56/4,133.46 = 807.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.56x = 4,133.46 × 807.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.56x = 3,338,926.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338,926.32/2,755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.71

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