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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.67, 4,568.49 and 737.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.67, 4,568.49 and 737.17 is: 1,105.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.67 : 4,568.49 = 737.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.67/4,568.49 = 737.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.67x = 4,568.49 × 737.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.67x = 3,367,742.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,742.35/3,045.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.75

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