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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.81, 4,423.18 and 757.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.81, 4,423.18 and 757.53 is: 1,136.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.81 : 4,423.18 = 757.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.81/4,423.18 = 757.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.81x = 4,423.18 × 757.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.81x = 3,350,691.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,691.55/2,948.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.29

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