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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.94, 4,561.41 and 732.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.94, 4,561.41 and 732.44 is: 1,098.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.94 : 4,561.41 = 732.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.94/4,561.41 = 732.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.94x = 4,561.41 × 732.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.94x = 3,340,959.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,959.14/3,040.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.66

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