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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.56, 4,464.81 and 755.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.56, 4,464.81 and 755.39 is: 1,133.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.56 : 4,464.81 = 755.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.56/4,464.81 = 755.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.56x = 4,464.81 × 755.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.56x = 3,372,672.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,372,672.83/2,976.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.08

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