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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.84, 4,427.74 and 760.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.84, 4,427.74 and 760.56 is: 1,140.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.84 : 4,427.74 = 760.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.84/4,427.74 = 760.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.84x = 4,427.74 × 760.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.84x = 3,367,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,581.50/2,951.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.84

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