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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.91, 4,428.12 and 760.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.91, 4,428.12 and 760.62 is: 1,141.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.91 : 4,428.12 = 760.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.91/4,428.12 = 760.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.91x = 4,428.12 × 760.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.91x = 3,368,116.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368,116.63/2,951.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.00

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