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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.48, 4,203.24 and 750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.48, 4,203.24 and 750 is: 1,124.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.48 : 4,203.24 = 750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.48/4,203.24 = 750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.48x = 4,203.24 × 750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.48x = 3,152,430
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,430/2,802.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.87

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