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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.73, 4,133.80 and 808.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.73, 4,133.80 and 808.09 is: 1,212.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.73 : 4,133.80 = 808.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.73/4,133.80 = 808.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.73x = 4,133.80 × 808.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.73x = 3,340,482.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,482.44/2,755.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.20

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