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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.06, 4,423.32 and 757.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.06, 4,423.32 and 757.74 is: 1,136.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.06 : 4,423.32 = 757.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.06/4,423.32 = 757.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.06x = 4,423.32 × 757.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.06x = 3,351,726.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,726.50/2,949.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.54

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