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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.62, 4,421.41 and 756.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.62, 4,421.41 and 756.34 is: 1,134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.62 : 4,421.41 = 756.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.62/4,421.41 = 756.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.62x = 4,421.41 × 756.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.62x = 3,344,078.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,078.42/2,947.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.50

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