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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.42, 4,415.12 and 752.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.42, 4,415.12 and 752.15 is: 1,128.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.42 : 4,415.12 = 752.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.42/4,415.12 = 752.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.42x = 4,415.12 × 752.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.42x = 3,320,823.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,823.35/2,943.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.22

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