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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.56, 4,422.90 and 757.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.56, 4,422.90 and 757.30 is: 1,135.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.56 : 4,422.90 = 757.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.56/4,422.90 = 757.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.56x = 4,422.90 × 757.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.56x = 3,349,462.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,462.17/2,948.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.97

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