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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.52, 4,242.44 and 748.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.52, 4,242.44 and 748.69 is: 1,122.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.52 : 4,242.44 = 748.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.52/4,242.44 = 748.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.52x = 4,242.44 × 748.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.52x = 3,176,263.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176,263.67/2,828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.94

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