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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.03, 4,423.55 and 757.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.03, 4,423.55 and 757.94 is: 1,136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.03 : 4,423.55 = 757.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.03/4,423.55 = 757.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.03x = 4,423.55 × 757.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.03x = 3,352,759.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,759.58/2,949.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.90

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