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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.98, 4,246.65 and 750.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.98, 4,246.65 and 750.95 is: 1,126.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.98 : 4,246.65 = 750.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.98/4,246.65 = 750.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.98x = 4,246.65 × 750.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.98x = 3,189,021.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,021.82/2,830.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.47

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