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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.22, 4,561.82 and 732.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.22, 4,561.82 and 732.72 is: 1,099.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.22 : 4,561.82 = 732.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.22/4,561.82 = 732.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.22x = 4,561.82 × 732.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.22x = 3,342,536.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,536.75/3,041.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.08

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