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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.07, 4,569.09 and 737.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.07, 4,569.09 and 737.57 is: 1,106.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.07 : 4,569.09 = 737.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.07/4,569.09 = 737.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.07x = 4,569.09 × 737.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.07x = 3,370,023.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,023.71/3,046.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.35

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