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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.57, 4,415.39 and 752.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.57, 4,415.39 and 752.32 is: 1,128.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.57 : 4,415.39 = 752.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.57/4,415.39 = 752.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.57x = 4,415.39 × 752.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.57x = 3,321,786.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321,786.20/2,943.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.49

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