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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831.29, 4,247.16 and 751.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831.29, 4,247.16 and 751.25 is: 1,126.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831.29 : 4,247.16 = 751.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831.29/4,247.16 = 751.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831.29x = 4,247.16 × 751.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831.29x = 3,190,676.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,676.92/2,831.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.93

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