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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.58, 4,413.86 and 751.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.58, 4,413.86 and 751.31 is: 1,126.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.58 : 4,413.86 = 751.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.58/4,413.86 = 751.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.58x = 4,413.86 × 751.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.58x = 3,316,168.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,168.00/2,942.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.96

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