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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.26, 4,414.99 and 752.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.26, 4,414.99 and 752.01 is: 1,128.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.26 : 4,414.99 = 752.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.26/4,414.99 = 752.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.26x = 4,414.99 × 752.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.26x = 3,320,116.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,116.63/2,943.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.04

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