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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.68, 4,245.84 and 750.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.68, 4,245.84 and 750.64 is: 1,125.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.68 : 4,245.84 = 750.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.68/4,245.84 = 750.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.68x = 4,245.84 × 750.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.68x = 3,187,097.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,097.34/2,830.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.91

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