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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.31, 4,415.03 and 752.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.31, 4,415.03 and 752.03 is: 1,128.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.31 : 4,415.03 = 752.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.31/4,415.03 = 752.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.31x = 4,415.03 × 752.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.31x = 3,320,235.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,235.01/2,943.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.06

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