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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.74, 4,565.59 and 735.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.74, 4,565.59 and 735.24 is: 1,102.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.74 : 4,565.59 = 735.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.74/4,565.59 = 735.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.74x = 4,565.59 × 735.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.74x = 3,356,804.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,804.39/3,043.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.86

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