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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.20, 4,575.30 and 741.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.20, 4,575.30 and 741.70 is: 1,112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.20 : 4,575.30 = 741.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.20/4,575.30 = 741.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.20x = 4,575.30 × 741.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.20x = 3,393,500.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,393,500.01/3,050.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.55

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