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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.48, 4,421.22 and 756.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.48, 4,421.22 and 756.21 is: 1,134.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.48 : 4,421.22 = 756.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.48/4,421.22 = 756.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.48x = 4,421.22 × 756.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.48x = 3,343,370.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,370.78/2,947.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.32

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