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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.78, 4,429.16 and 761.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.78, 4,429.16 and 761.50 is: 1,142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.78 : 4,429.16 = 761.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.78/4,429.16 = 761.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.78x = 4,429.16 × 761.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.78x = 3,372,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,372,809.92/2,952.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.25

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