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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.83, 4,138.25 and 811.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.83, 4,138.25 and 811.04 is: 1,216.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.83 : 4,138.25 = 811.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.83/4,138.25 = 811.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.83x = 4,138.25 × 811.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.83x = 3,356,261.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,261.53/2,758.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.55

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