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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.67, 4,418.51 and 754.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.67, 4,418.51 and 754.40 is: 1,131.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.67 : 4,418.51 = 754.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.67/4,418.51 = 754.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.67x = 4,418.51 × 754.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.67x = 3,333,323.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,323.94/2,945.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.60

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