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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.76, 4,213.14 and 756.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.76, 4,213.14 and 756.76 is: 1,135.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.76 : 4,213.14 = 756.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.76/4,213.14 = 756.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.76x = 4,213.14 × 756.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.76x = 3,188,335.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,335.83/2,808.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.14

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