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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.50, 4,565.25 and 735

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.50, 4,565.25 and 735 is: 1,102.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.50 : 4,565.25 = 735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.50/4,565.25 = 735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.50x = 4,565.25 × 735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.50x = 3,355,458.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,458.75/3,043.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.50

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