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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.79, 4,418.69 and 754.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.79, 4,418.69 and 754.52 is: 1,131.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.79 : 4,418.69 = 754.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.79/4,418.69 = 754.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.79x = 4,418.69 × 754.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.79x = 3,333,964.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,964.11/2,945.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.77

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