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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.66, 4,562.49 and 733.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.66, 4,562.49 and 733.16 is: 1,099.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.66 : 4,562.49 = 733.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.66/4,562.49 = 733.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.66x = 4,562.49 × 733.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.66x = 3,345,012.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345,012.36/3,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.73

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