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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.23, 4,427.12 and 759.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.23, 4,427.12 and 759.96 is: 1,140.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.23 : 4,427.12 = 759.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.23/4,427.12 = 759.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.23x = 4,427.12 × 759.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.23x = 3,364,434.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,434.12/2,951.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.01

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