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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.91, 4,423.62 and 757.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.91, 4,423.62 and 757.62 is: 1,136.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.91 : 4,423.62 = 757.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.91/4,423.62 = 757.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.91x = 4,423.62 × 757.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.91x = 3,351,422.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,422.98/2,948.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.50

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