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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.12, 4,417.52 and 753.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.12, 4,417.52 and 753.71 is: 1,130.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.12 : 4,417.52 = 753.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.12/4,417.52 = 753.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.12x = 4,417.52 × 753.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.12x = 3,329,503.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,503.14/2,945.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.52

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