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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.32, 4,420.94 and 756.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.32, 4,420.94 and 756.04 is: 1,134.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.32 : 4,420.94 = 756.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.32/4,420.94 = 756.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.32x = 4,420.94 × 756.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.32x = 3,342,407.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,407.48/2,947.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.05

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