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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.90, 4,210.34 and 754.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.90, 4,210.34 and 754.90 is: 1,132.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.90 : 4,210.34 = 754.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.90/4,210.34 = 754.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.90x = 4,210.34 × 754.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.90x = 3,178,385.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,385.67/2,806.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.35

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