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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.80, 4,140.38 and 812.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.80, 4,140.38 and 812.01 is: 1,218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.80 : 4,140.38 = 812.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.80/4,140.38 = 812.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.80x = 4,140.38 × 812.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.80x = 3,362,016.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362,016.47/2,759.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.21

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