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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.41, 4,566.62 and 735.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.41, 4,566.62 and 735.91 is: 1,103.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.41 : 4,566.62 = 735.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.41/4,566.62 = 735.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.41x = 4,566.62 × 735.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.41x = 3,360,621.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,360,621.32/3,044.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.87

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