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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831.08, 4,246.88 and 751.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831.08, 4,246.88 and 751.08 is: 1,126.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831.08 : 4,246.88 = 751.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831.08/4,246.88 = 751.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831.08x = 4,246.88 × 751.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831.08x = 3,189,746.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,746.63/2,831.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.69

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