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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.27, 4,569.38 and 737.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.27, 4,569.38 and 737.77 is: 1,106.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.27 : 4,569.38 = 737.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.27/4,569.38 = 737.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.27x = 4,569.38 × 737.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.27x = 3,371,130.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,130.48/3,046.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.64

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