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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043, 4,564.51 and 734.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043, 4,564.51 and 734.50 is: 1,101.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043 : 4,564.51 = 734.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043/4,564.51 = 734.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043x = 4,564.51 × 734.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043x = 3,352,632.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,632.60/3,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.75

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