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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.97, 4,256.64 and 758.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.97, 4,256.64 and 758.19 is: 1,137.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.97 : 4,256.64 = 758.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.97/4,256.64 = 758.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.97x = 4,256.64 × 758.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.97x = 3,227,341.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,341.88/2,837.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.20

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