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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.77, 4,562.64 and 733.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.77, 4,562.64 and 733.27 is: 1,099.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.77 : 4,562.64 = 733.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.77/4,562.64 = 733.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.77x = 4,562.64 × 733.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.77x = 3,345,635.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345,635.63/3,041.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.90

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