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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.48, 4,418.26 and 754.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.48, 4,418.26 and 754.16 is: 1,131.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.48 : 4,418.26 = 754.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.48/4,418.26 = 754.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.48x = 4,418.26 × 754.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.48x = 3,332,050.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,050.98/2,945.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.24

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