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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.30, 4,423.98 and 758.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.30, 4,423.98 and 758.04 is: 1,137.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.30 : 4,423.98 = 758.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.30/4,423.98 = 758.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.30x = 4,423.98 × 758.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.30x = 3,353,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353,553.80/2,949.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.07

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