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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.38, 4,208.06 and 753.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.38, 4,208.06 and 753.38 is: 1,130.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.38 : 4,208.06 = 753.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.38/4,208.06 = 753.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.38x = 4,208.06 × 753.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.38x = 3,170,249.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,249.09/2,805.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.06

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