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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.34, 4,575.48 and 741.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.34, 4,575.48 and 741.84 is: 1,112.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.34 : 4,575.48 = 741.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.34/4,575.48 = 741.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.34x = 4,575.48 × 741.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.34x = 3,394,274.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,394,274.08/3,050.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.75

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