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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.99, 4,135.55 and 809.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.99, 4,135.55 and 809.20 is: 1,213.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.99 : 4,135.55 = 809.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.99/4,135.55 = 809.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.99x = 4,135.55 × 809.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.99x = 3,346,462.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,462.34/2,756.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.81

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