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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.18, 4,256.92 and 758.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.18, 4,256.92 and 758.30 is: 1,137.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.18 : 4,256.92 = 758.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.18/4,256.92 = 758.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.18x = 4,256.92 × 758.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.18x = 3,228,022.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228,022.44/2,838.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.36

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