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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.31, 4,420.94 and 756.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.31, 4,420.94 and 756.03 is: 1,134.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.31 : 4,420.94 = 756.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.31/4,420.94 = 756.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.31x = 4,420.94 × 756.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.31x = 3,342,359.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,359.49/2,947.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.04

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