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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.58, 4,422.54 and 757.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.58, 4,422.54 and 757.32 is: 1,135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.58 : 4,422.54 = 757.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.58/4,422.54 = 757.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.58x = 4,422.54 × 757.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.58x = 3,349,277.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,277.99/2,948.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.90

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