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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.69, 4,427.56 and 760.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.69, 4,427.56 and 760.39 is: 1,140.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.69 : 4,427.56 = 760.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.69/4,427.56 = 760.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.69x = 4,427.56 × 760.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.69x = 3,366,662.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366,662.23/2,951.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.59

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