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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.10, 4,254.09 and 756.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.10, 4,254.09 and 756.03 is: 1,134.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.10 : 4,254.09 = 756.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.10/4,254.09 = 756.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.10x = 4,254.09 × 756.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.10x = 3,216,219.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,216,219.66/2,836.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.03

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