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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.66, 4,421.16 and 756.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.66, 4,421.16 and 756.44 is: 1,134.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.66 : 4,421.16 = 756.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.66/4,421.16 = 756.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.66x = 4,421.16 × 756.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.66x = 3,344,342.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,342.27/2,947.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.58

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