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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.25, 4,215.38 and 758.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.25, 4,215.38 and 758.25 is: 1,137.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.25 : 4,215.38 = 758.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.25/4,215.38 = 758.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.25x = 4,215.38 × 758.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.25x = 3,196,308.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,308.09/2,810.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.38

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