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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.50, 4,568.28 and 737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.50, 4,568.28 and 737 is: 1,105.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.50 : 4,568.28 = 737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.50/4,568.28 = 737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.50x = 4,568.28 × 737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.50x = 3,366,822.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366,822.36/3,045.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.51

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