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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.25, 4,570.90 and 738.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.25, 4,570.90 and 738.75 is: 1,108.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.25 : 4,570.90 = 738.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.25/4,570.90 = 738.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.25x = 4,570.90 × 738.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.25x = 3,376,752.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376,752.38/3,047.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.13

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