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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.57, 4,565.35 and 735.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.57, 4,565.35 and 735.07 is: 1,102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.57 : 4,565.35 = 735.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.57/4,565.35 = 735.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.57x = 4,565.35 × 735.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.57x = 3,355,825.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,825.32/3,043.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.60

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