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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.82, 4,137.39 and 809.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.82, 4,137.39 and 809.96 is: 1,215.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.82 : 4,137.39 = 809.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.82/4,137.39 = 809.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.82x = 4,137.39 × 809.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.82x = 3,351,120.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,120.40/2,757.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.13

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