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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.91, 4,140.23 and 812.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.91, 4,140.23 and 812.13 is: 1,218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.91 : 4,140.23 = 812.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.91/4,140.23 = 812.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.91x = 4,140.23 × 812.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.91x = 3,362,400.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362,400.93/2,759.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.30

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