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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.89, 4,567.32 and 736.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.89, 4,567.32 and 736.39 is: 1,104.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.89 : 4,567.32 = 736.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.89/4,567.32 = 736.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.89x = 4,567.32 × 736.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.89x = 3,363,328.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,328.77/3,044.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.58

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