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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.32, 4,570.98 and 738.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.32, 4,570.98 and 738.82 is: 1,108.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.32 : 4,570.98 = 738.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.32/4,570.98 = 738.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.32x = 4,570.98 × 738.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.32x = 3,377,131.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377,131.44/3,047.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.23

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