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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.37, 4,134.04 and 808.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.37, 4,134.04 and 808.11 is: 1,212.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.37 : 4,134.04 = 808.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.37/4,134.04 = 808.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.37x = 4,134.04 × 808.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.37x = 3,340,759.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,759.06/2,756.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.01

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