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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.16, 4,575.23 and 741.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.16, 4,575.23 and 741.66 is: 1,112.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.16 : 4,575.23 = 741.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.16/4,575.23 = 741.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.16x = 4,575.23 × 741.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.16x = 3,393,265.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,393,265.08/3,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.49

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