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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.67, 4,415.50 and 752.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.67, 4,415.50 and 752.40 is: 1,128.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.67 : 4,415.50 = 752.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.67/4,415.50 = 752.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.67x = 4,415.50 × 752.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.67x = 3,322,209.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,209.28/2,943.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.59

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