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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.60, 4,202.24 and 749.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.60, 4,202.24 and 749.60 is: 1,124.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.60 : 4,202.24 = 749.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.60/4,202.24 = 749.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.60x = 4,202.24 × 749.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.60x = 3,149,999.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,999.10/2,801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.36

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