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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.96, 4,414.43 and 751.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.96, 4,414.43 and 751.68 is: 1,127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.96 : 4,414.43 = 751.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.96/4,414.43 = 751.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.96x = 4,414.43 × 751.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.96x = 3,318,238.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,238.74/2,942.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.52

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