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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.48, 4,212.24 and 756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.48, 4,212.24 and 756 is: 1,133.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.48 : 4,212.24 = 756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.48/4,212.24 = 756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.48x = 4,212.24 × 756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.48x = 3,184,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184,453.44/2,808.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.87

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