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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.18, 4,420.74 and 755.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.18, 4,420.74 and 755.90 is: 1,133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.18 : 4,420.74 = 755.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.18/4,420.74 = 755.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.18x = 4,420.74 × 755.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.18x = 3,341,637.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,637.37/2,947.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.84

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