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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.08, 4,423.28 and 757.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.08, 4,423.28 and 757.82 is: 1,136.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.08 : 4,423.28 = 757.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.08/4,423.28 = 757.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.08x = 4,423.28 × 757.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.08x = 3,352,050.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,050.05/2,949.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.64

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