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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.38, 4,217.06 and 759.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.38, 4,217.06 and 759.38 is: 1,139.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.38 : 4,217.06 = 759.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.38/4,217.06 = 759.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.38x = 4,217.06 × 759.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.38x = 3,202,331.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,331.84/2,811.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.06

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