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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.63, 4,575.95 and 742.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.63, 4,575.95 and 742.13 is: 1,113.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.63 : 4,575.95 = 742.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.63/4,575.95 = 742.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.63x = 4,575.95 × 742.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.63x = 3,395,923.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,923.18/3,050.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.19

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