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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.48, 4,206.24 and 752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.48, 4,206.24 and 752 is: 1,127.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.48 : 4,206.24 = 752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.48/4,206.24 = 752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.48x = 4,206.24 × 752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.48x = 3,163,092.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163,092.48/2,804.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.87

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