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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834.27, 4,251.41 and 754.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834.27, 4,251.41 and 754.28 is: 1,131.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834.27 : 4,251.41 = 754.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834.27/4,251.41 = 754.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834.27x = 4,251.41 × 754.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834.27x = 3,206,728.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,728.51/2,834.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.41

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