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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.62, 4,419.76 and 755.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.62, 4,419.76 and 755.21 is: 1,132.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.62 : 4,419.76 = 755.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.62/4,419.76 = 755.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.62x = 4,419.76 × 755.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.62x = 3,337,846.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,846.95/2,946.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.77

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