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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.46, 4,098.61 and 758.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.46, 4,098.61 and 758.22 is: 1,137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.46 : 4,098.61 = 758.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.46/4,098.61 = 758.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.46x = 4,098.61 × 758.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.46x = 3,107,664.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,107,664.71/2,732.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.31

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