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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.32, 4,233.14 and 742.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.32, 4,233.14 and 742.48 is: 1,113.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.32 : 4,233.14 = 742.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.32/4,233.14 = 742.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.32x = 4,233.14 × 742.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.32x = 3,143,018.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,018.07/2,822.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.63

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