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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.40, 4,422.60 and 757.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.40, 4,422.60 and 757.30 is: 1,135.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.40 : 4,422.60 = 757.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.40/4,422.60 = 757.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.40x = 4,422.60 × 757.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.40x = 3,349,234.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,234.98/2,948.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.95

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