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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.98, 4,413.26 and 750.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.98, 4,413.26 and 750.73 is: 1,126.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.98 : 4,413.26 = 750.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.98/4,413.26 = 750.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.98x = 4,413.26 × 750.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.98x = 3,313,166.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,166.68/2,941.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.17

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