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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.35, 4,137.55 and 810.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.35, 4,137.55 and 810.59 is: 1,215.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.35 : 4,137.55 = 810.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.35/4,137.55 = 810.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.35x = 4,137.55 × 810.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.35x = 3,353,856.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353,856.65/2,758.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.89

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