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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.59, 4,132.84 and 807.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.59, 4,132.84 and 807.27 is: 1,210.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.59 : 4,132.84 = 807.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.59/4,132.84 = 807.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.59x = 4,132.84 × 807.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.59x = 3,336,317.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336,317.75/2,755.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.75

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