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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.64, 4,427.46 and 760.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.64, 4,427.46 and 760.56 is: 1,140.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.64 : 4,427.46 = 760.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.64/4,427.46 = 760.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.64x = 4,427.46 × 760.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.64x = 3,367,348.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,348.98/2,951.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.84

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