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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.80, 4,423.23 and 757.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.80, 4,423.23 and 757.54 is: 1,136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.80 : 4,423.23 = 757.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.80/4,423.23 = 757.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.80x = 4,423.23 × 757.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.80x = 3,350,773.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,773.65/2,948.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.32

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