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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.61, 4,562.42 and 733.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.61, 4,562.42 and 733.11 is: 1,099.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.61 : 4,562.42 = 733.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.61/4,562.42 = 733.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.61x = 4,562.42 × 733.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.61x = 3,344,752.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,752.06/3,041.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.67

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