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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.34, 4,417.98 and 754.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.34, 4,417.98 and 754.07 is: 1,131.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.34 : 4,417.98 = 754.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.34/4,417.98 = 754.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.34x = 4,417.98 × 754.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.34x = 3,331,444.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,444.09/2,945.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.09

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