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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045, 4,567.50 and 736.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045, 4,567.50 and 736.50 is: 1,104.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045 : 4,567.50 = 736.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045/4,567.50 = 736.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045x = 4,567.50 × 736.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045x = 3,363,963.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,963.75/3,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.75

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