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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.96, 4,139.28 and 811.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.96, 4,139.28 and 811.18 is: 1,217.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.96 : 4,139.28 = 811.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.96/4,139.28 = 811.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.96x = 4,139.28 × 811.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.96x = 3,357,701.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,701.15/2,758.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.02

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