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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831.98, 4,248.15 and 751.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831.98, 4,248.15 and 751.95 is: 1,127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831.98 : 4,248.15 = 751.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831.98/4,248.15 = 751.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831.98x = 4,248.15 × 751.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831.98x = 3,194,396.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,396.39/2,831.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.97

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