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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.56, 4,244.54 and 749.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.56, 4,244.54 and 749.55 is: 1,124.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.56 : 4,244.54 = 749.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.56/4,244.54 = 749.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.56x = 4,244.54 × 749.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.56x = 3,181,494.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181,494.96/2,829.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.38

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