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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.56, 4,257.84 and 758.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.56, 4,257.84 and 758.58 is: 1,137.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.56 : 4,257.84 = 758.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.56/4,257.84 = 758.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.56x = 4,257.84 × 758.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.56x = 3,229,912.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,912.27/2,838.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.87

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