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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.89, 4,136.63 and 809.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.89, 4,136.63 and 809.93 is: 1,214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.89 : 4,136.63 = 809.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.89/4,136.63 = 809.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.89x = 4,136.63 × 809.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.89x = 3,350,356.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,356.00/2,757.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.83

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