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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.78, 4,134.74 and 808.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.78, 4,134.74 and 808.53 is: 1,212.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.78 : 4,134.74 = 808.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.78/4,134.74 = 808.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.78x = 4,134.74 × 808.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.78x = 3,343,057.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,057.29/2,756.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.67

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