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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.30, 4,414.81 and 751.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.30, 4,414.81 and 751.96 is: 1,127.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.30 : 4,414.81 = 751.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.30/4,414.81 = 751.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.30x = 4,414.81 × 751.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.30x = 3,319,760.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,760.53/2,943.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.90

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