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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.40, 4,425.50 and 759.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.40, 4,425.50 and 759.15 is: 1,138.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.40 : 4,425.50 = 759.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.40/4,425.50 = 759.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.40x = 4,425.50 × 759.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.40x = 3,359,614.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,614.53/2,950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.70

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