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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.93, 4,427.88 and 760.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.93, 4,427.88 and 760.47 is: 1,140.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.93 : 4,427.88 = 760.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.93/4,427.88 = 760.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.93x = 4,427.88 × 760.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.93x = 3,367,269.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,269.90/2,951.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.70

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