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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.08, 4,569.12 and 737.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.08, 4,569.12 and 737.58 is: 1,106.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.08 : 4,569.12 = 737.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.08/4,569.12 = 737.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.08x = 4,569.12 × 737.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.08x = 3,370,108.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,108.66/3,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.37

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