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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.77, 4,571.66 and 739.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.77, 4,571.66 and 739.27 is: 1,108.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.77 : 4,571.66 = 739.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.77/4,571.66 = 739.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.77x = 4,571.66 × 739.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.77x = 3,379,675.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,675.96/3,047.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.90

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