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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.81, 4,415.24 and 752.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.81, 4,415.24 and 752.42 is: 1,128.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.81 : 4,415.24 = 752.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.81/4,415.24 = 752.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.81x = 4,415.24 × 752.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.81x = 3,322,127.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,127.80/2,943.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.51

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