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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.33, 4,339.66 and 756.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.33, 4,339.66 and 756.05 is: 1,133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.33 : 4,339.66 = 756.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.33/4,339.66 = 756.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.33x = 4,339.66 × 756.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.33x = 3,281,007.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,007.01/2,893.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.99

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