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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801, 4,201.58 and 749

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801, 4,201.58 and 749 is: 1,123.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801 : 4,201.58 = 749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801/4,201.58 = 749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801x = 4,201.58 × 749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801x = 3,146,983.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,983.42/2,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.52

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