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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.84, 4,422.80 and 757.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.84, 4,422.80 and 757.49 is: 1,136.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.84 : 4,422.80 = 757.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.84/4,422.80 = 757.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.84x = 4,422.80 × 757.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.84x = 3,350,206.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,206.55/2,948.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.11

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