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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.46, 4,139.08 and 811.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.46, 4,139.08 and 811.68 is: 1,217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.46 : 4,139.08 = 811.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.46/4,139.08 = 811.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.46x = 4,139.08 × 811.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.46x = 3,359,608.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,608.45/2,759.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.49

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