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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.28, 4,133.98 and 808.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.28, 4,133.98 and 808.03 is: 1,211.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.28 : 4,133.98 = 808.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.28/4,133.98 = 808.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.28x = 4,133.98 × 808.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.28x = 3,340,379.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,379.86/2,756.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.92

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