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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.29, 4,213.92 and 757.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.29, 4,213.92 and 757.29 is: 1,135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.29 : 4,213.92 = 757.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.29/4,213.92 = 757.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.29x = 4,213.92 × 757.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.29x = 3,191,138.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191,138.41/2,809.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.93

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