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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.64, 4,140.18 and 811.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.64, 4,140.18 and 811.86 is: 1,218.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.64 : 4,140.18 = 811.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.64/4,140.18 = 811.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.64x = 4,140.18 × 811.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.64x = 3,361,246.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,246.53/2,759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.00

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