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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.15, 4,422.27 and 756.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.15, 4,422.27 and 756.89 is: 1,135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.15 : 4,422.27 = 756.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.15/4,422.27 = 756.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.15x = 4,422.27 × 756.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.15x = 3,347,192.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,347,192.00/2,948.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.35

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