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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.35, 4,569.49 and 737.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.35, 4,569.49 and 737.85 is: 1,106.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.35 : 4,569.49 = 737.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.35/4,569.49 = 737.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.35x = 4,569.49 × 737.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.35x = 3,371,598.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,598.20/3,046.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.77

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