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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,039.14, 4,558.71 and 730.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,039.14, 4,558.71 and 730.64 is: 1,095.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,039.14 : 4,558.71 = 730.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,039.14/4,558.71 = 730.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,039.14x = 4,558.71 × 730.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,039.14x = 3,330,790.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,790.01/3,039.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.96

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