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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.64, 4,246.17 and 750.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.64, 4,246.17 and 750.63 is: 1,126.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.64 : 4,246.17 = 750.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.64/4,246.17 = 750.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.64x = 4,246.17 × 750.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.64x = 3,187,298.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,298.83/2,830.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.00

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