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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.68, 4,423.20 and 757.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.68, 4,423.20 and 757.48 is: 1,136.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.68 : 4,423.20 = 757.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.68/4,423.20 = 757.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.68x = 4,423.20 × 757.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.68x = 3,350,485.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,485.54/2,948.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.27

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