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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.44, 4,250.49 and 753.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.44, 4,250.49 and 753.47 is: 1,130.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.44 : 4,250.49 = 753.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.44/4,250.49 = 753.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.44x = 4,250.49 × 753.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.44x = 3,202,612.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,612.93/2,833.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.29

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