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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.48, 4,136.63 and 809.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.48, 4,136.63 and 809.43 is: 1,214.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.48 : 4,136.63 = 809.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.48/4,136.63 = 809.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.48x = 4,136.63 × 809.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.48x = 3,348,308.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,348,308.37/2,757.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.26

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