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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.93, 4,426.38 and 759.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.93, 4,426.38 and 759.47 is: 1,139.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.93 : 4,426.38 = 759.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.93/4,426.38 = 759.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.93x = 4,426.38 × 759.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.93x = 3,361,702.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,702.82/2,950.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.20

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