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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.61, 4,134.29 and 808.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.61, 4,134.29 and 808.97 is: 1,213.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.61 : 4,134.29 = 808.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.61/4,134.29 = 808.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.61x = 4,134.29 × 808.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.61x = 3,344,497.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,497.93/2,756.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.26

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