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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.50, 4,566.78 and 736

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.50, 4,566.78 and 736 is: 1,104.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.50 : 4,566.78 = 736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.50/4,566.78 = 736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.50x = 4,566.78 × 736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.50x = 3,361,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,150.08/3,044.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.01

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