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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.03, 4,213.55 and 757.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.03, 4,213.55 and 757.03 is: 1,135.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.03 : 4,213.55 = 757.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.03/4,213.55 = 757.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.03x = 4,213.55 × 757.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.03x = 3,189,788.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,788.08/2,809.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.55

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