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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.18, 4,243.92 and 749.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.18, 4,243.92 and 749.28 is: 1,123.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.18 : 4,243.92 = 749.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.18/4,243.92 = 749.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.18x = 4,243.92 × 749.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.18x = 3,179,884.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179,884.38/2,829.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.96

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