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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.37, 4,249.64 and 753.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.37, 4,249.64 and 753.50 is: 1,130.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.37 : 4,249.64 = 753.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.37/4,249.64 = 753.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.37x = 4,249.64 × 753.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.37x = 3,202,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,078.72/2,833.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.13

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