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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.81, 4,567.22 and 736.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.81, 4,567.22 and 736.31 is: 1,104.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.81 : 4,567.22 = 736.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.81/4,567.22 = 736.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.81x = 4,567.22 × 736.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.81x = 3,362,889.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362,889.76/3,044.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.47

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