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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.79, 4,426.43 and 759.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.79, 4,426.43 and 759.50 is: 1,139.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.79 : 4,426.43 = 759.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.79/4,426.43 = 759.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.79x = 4,426.43 × 759.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.79x = 3,361,853.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,853.35/2,950.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.31

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