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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.83, 4,135.93 and 809.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.83, 4,135.93 and 809.03 is: 1,213.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.83 : 4,135.93 = 809.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.83/4,135.93 = 809.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.83x = 4,135.93 × 809.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.83x = 3,346,108.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,108.99/2,756.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.75

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