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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.13, 4,210.69 and 755.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.13, 4,210.69 and 755.13 is: 1,132.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.13 : 4,210.69 = 755.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.13/4,210.69 = 755.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.13x = 4,210.69 × 755.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.13x = 3,179,618.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179,618.34/2,807.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.69

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