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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.13, 4,422.24 and 756.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.13, 4,422.24 and 756.81 is: 1,135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.13 : 4,422.24 = 756.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.13/4,422.24 = 756.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.13x = 4,422.24 × 756.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.13x = 3,346,795.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,795.45/2,948.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.23

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