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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.60, 4,253.48 and 755.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.60, 4,253.48 and 755.60 is: 1,133.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.60 : 4,253.48 = 755.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.60/4,253.48 = 755.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.60x = 4,253.48 × 755.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.60x = 3,213,904.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,904.44/2,835.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.41

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