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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.57, 4,566.84 and 736.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.57, 4,566.84 and 736.07 is: 1,104.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.57 : 4,566.84 = 736.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.57/4,566.84 = 736.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.57x = 4,566.84 × 736.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.57x = 3,361,513.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,513.92/3,044.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.10

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