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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.02, 4,568.99 and 737.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.02, 4,568.99 and 737.54 is: 1,106.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.02 : 4,568.99 = 737.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.02/4,568.99 = 737.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.02x = 4,568.99 × 737.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.02x = 3,369,812.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,812.88/3,046.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.30

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