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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.43, 4,425.63 and 758.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.43, 4,425.63 and 758.97 is: 1,138.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.43 : 4,425.63 = 758.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.43/4,425.63 = 758.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.43x = 4,425.63 × 758.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.43x = 3,358,920.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358,920.40/2,950.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.45

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