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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.79, 4,420.19 and 755.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.79, 4,420.19 and 755.52 is: 1,133.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.79 : 4,420.19 = 755.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.79/4,420.19 = 755.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.79x = 4,420.19 × 755.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.79x = 3,339,541.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339,541.95/2,946.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.28

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