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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.40, 4,137.89 and 811.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.40, 4,137.89 and 811.22 is: 1,216.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.40 : 4,137.89 = 811.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.40/4,137.89 = 811.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.40x = 4,137.89 × 811.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.40x = 3,356,714.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,714.38/2,759.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.47

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