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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.58, 4,415.36 and 752.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.58, 4,415.36 and 752.31 is: 1,128.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.58 : 4,415.36 = 752.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.58/4,415.36 = 752.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.58x = 4,415.36 × 752.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.58x = 3,321,719.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321,719.48/2,943.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.46

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