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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.67, 4,571.49 and 739.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.67, 4,571.49 and 739.17 is: 1,108.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.67 : 4,571.49 = 739.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.67/4,571.49 = 739.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.67x = 4,571.49 × 739.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.67x = 3,379,108.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,108.26/3,047.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.75

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