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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.53, 4,136.35 and 809.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.53, 4,136.35 and 809.79 is: 1,214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.53 : 4,136.35 = 809.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.53/4,136.35 = 809.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.53x = 4,136.35 × 809.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.53x = 3,349,574.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,574.87/2,757.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.70

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