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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834.03, 4,251.04 and 754.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834.03, 4,251.04 and 754.04 is: 1,131.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834.03 : 4,251.04 = 754.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834.03/4,251.04 = 754.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834.03x = 4,251.04 × 754.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834.03x = 3,205,440.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,440.28/2,834.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.05

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