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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.64, 4,134.36 and 808.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.64, 4,134.36 and 808.32 is: 1,212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.64 : 4,134.36 = 808.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.64/4,134.36 = 808.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.64x = 4,134.36 × 808.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.64x = 3,341,885.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,885.88/2,756.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.30

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