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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.54, 4,413.80 and 751.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.54, 4,413.80 and 751.27 is: 1,126.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.54 : 4,413.80 = 751.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.54/4,413.80 = 751.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.54x = 4,413.80 × 751.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.54x = 3,315,933.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,933.46/2,942.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.90

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