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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.59, 4,412.40 and 750.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.59, 4,412.40 and 750.32 is: 1,125.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.59 : 4,412.40 = 750.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.59/4,412.40 = 750.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.59x = 4,412.40 × 750.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.59x = 3,310,711.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,711.97/2,941.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.48

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