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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.31, 4,413.53 and 751.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.31, 4,413.53 and 751.03 is: 1,126.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.31 : 4,413.53 = 751.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.31/4,413.53 = 751.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.31x = 4,413.53 × 751.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.31x = 3,314,693.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314,693.44/2,942.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.56

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