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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.39, 4,571.07 and 738.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.39, 4,571.07 and 738.89 is: 1,108.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.39 : 4,571.07 = 738.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.39/4,571.07 = 738.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.39x = 4,571.07 × 738.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.39x = 3,377,517.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377,517.91/3,047.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.33

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