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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.71, 4,134.52 and 808.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.71, 4,134.52 and 808.39 is: 1,212.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.71 : 4,134.52 = 808.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.71/4,134.52 = 808.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.71x = 4,134.52 × 808.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.71x = 3,342,304.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,304.62/2,756.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.43

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