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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.31, 4,249.95 and 753.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.31, 4,249.95 and 753.31 is: 1,129.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.31 : 4,249.95 = 753.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.31/4,249.95 = 753.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.31x = 4,249.95 × 753.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.31x = 3,201,523.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201,523.81/2,833.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.96

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