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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.88, 4,565.82 and 735.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.88, 4,565.82 and 735.38 is: 1,103.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.88 : 4,565.82 = 735.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.88/4,565.82 = 735.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.88x = 4,565.82 × 735.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.88x = 3,357,612.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,612.71/3,043.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.07

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