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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.67, 4,426.05 and 759.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.67, 4,426.05 and 759.35 is: 1,139.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.67 : 4,426.05 = 759.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.67/4,426.05 = 759.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.67x = 4,426.05 × 759.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.67x = 3,360,921.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,360,921.07/2,950.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.04

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