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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.68, 4,565.53 and 735.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.68, 4,565.53 and 735.18 is: 1,102.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.68 : 4,565.53 = 735.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.68/4,565.53 = 735.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.68x = 4,565.53 × 735.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.68x = 3,356,482.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,482.67/3,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.77

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