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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.51, 4,428.76 and 761.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.51, 4,428.76 and 761.19 is: 1,141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.51 : 4,428.76 = 761.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.51/4,428.76 = 761.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.51x = 4,428.76 × 761.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.51x = 3,371,127.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,127.82/2,952.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.78

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