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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.83, 4,579.26 and 744.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.83, 4,579.26 and 744.33 is: 1,116.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.83 : 4,579.26 = 744.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.83/4,579.26 = 744.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.83x = 4,579.26 × 744.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.83x = 3,408,494.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,494.98/3,052.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.50

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