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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.31, 4,569.47 and 737.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.31, 4,569.47 and 737.81 is: 1,106.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.31 : 4,569.47 = 737.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.31/4,569.47 = 737.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.31x = 4,569.47 × 737.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.31x = 3,371,400.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,400.66/3,046.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.72

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