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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.24, 4,413.36 and 750.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.24, 4,413.36 and 750.96 is: 1,126.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.24 : 4,413.36 = 750.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.24/4,413.36 = 750.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.24x = 4,413.36 × 750.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.24x = 3,314,256.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314,256.83/2,942.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.44

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