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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.83, 4,251.06 and 753.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.83, 4,251.06 and 753.91 is: 1,130.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.83 : 4,251.06 = 753.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.83/4,251.06 = 753.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.83x = 4,251.06 × 753.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.83x = 3,204,921.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,921.83/2,833.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.95

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