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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.86, 4,565.80 and 735.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.86, 4,565.80 and 735.36 is: 1,103.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.86 : 4,565.80 = 735.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.86/4,565.80 = 735.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.86x = 4,565.80 × 735.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.86x = 3,357,506.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,506.69/3,043.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.04

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