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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831.28, 4,246.55 and 751.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831.28, 4,246.55 and 751.41 is: 1,127.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831.28 : 4,246.55 = 751.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831.28/4,246.55 = 751.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831.28x = 4,246.55 × 751.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831.28x = 3,190,900.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,900.14/2,831.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.02

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