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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.97, 4,424.95 and 758.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.97, 4,424.95 and 758.68 is: 1,138.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.97 : 4,424.95 = 758.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.97/4,424.95 = 758.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.97x = 4,424.95 × 758.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.97x = 3,357,131.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,131.57/2,949.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.02

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