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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,839.91, 4,259.52 and 760.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,839.91, 4,259.52 and 760.07 is: 1,140.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,839.91 : 4,259.52 = 760.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,839.91/4,259.52 = 760.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,839.91x = 4,259.52 × 760.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,839.91x = 3,237,533.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,533.37/2,839.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.01

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