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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.32, 4,419.53 and 755.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.32, 4,419.53 and 755.00 is: 1,132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.32 : 4,419.53 = 755.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.32/4,419.53 = 755.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.32x = 4,419.53 × 755.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.32x = 3,336,719.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336,719.28/2,946.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.50

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