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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.34, 4,419.51 and 755.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.34, 4,419.51 and 755.09 is: 1,132.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.34 : 4,419.51 = 755.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.34/4,419.51 = 755.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.34x = 4,419.51 × 755.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.34x = 3,337,101.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,101.93/2,946.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.63

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