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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.75, 4,201.13 and 748.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.75, 4,201.13 and 748.75 is: 1,123.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.75 : 4,201.13 = 748.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.75/4,201.13 = 748.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.75x = 4,201.13 × 748.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.75x = 3,145,596.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145,596.09/2,800.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.13

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