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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.05, 4,414.57 and 751.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.05, 4,414.57 and 751.78 is: 1,127.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.05 : 4,414.57 = 751.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.05/4,414.57 = 751.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.05x = 4,414.57 × 751.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.05x = 3,318,785.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,785.43/2,943.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.67

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