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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.48, 4,204.74 and 751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.48, 4,204.74 and 751 is: 1,126.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.48 : 4,204.74 = 751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.48/4,204.74 = 751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.48x = 4,204.74 × 751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.48x = 3,157,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,759.74/2,803.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.37

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