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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.76, 4,139.76 and 811.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.76, 4,139.76 and 811.98 is: 1,218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.76 : 4,139.76 = 811.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.76/4,139.76 = 811.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.76x = 4,139.76 × 811.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.76x = 3,361,402.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,402.32/2,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.01

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