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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,970.66, 4,455.83 and 749.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,970.66, 4,455.83 and 749.43 is: 1,124.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,970.66 : 4,455.83 = 749.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,970.66/4,455.83 = 749.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,970.66x = 4,455.83 × 749.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,970.66x = 3,339,328.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339,328.93/2,970.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.10

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