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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.81, 4,426.18 and 759.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.81, 4,426.18 and 759.53 is: 1,139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.81 : 4,426.18 = 759.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.81/4,426.18 = 759.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.81x = 4,426.18 × 759.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.81x = 3,361,816.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,816.50/2,950.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.29

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