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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.37, 4,417.95 and 754.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.37, 4,417.95 and 754.12 is: 1,131.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.37 : 4,417.95 = 754.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.37/4,417.95 = 754.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.37x = 4,417.95 × 754.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.37x = 3,331,642.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,642.36/2,945.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.15

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