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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,053.81, 4,580.72 and 745.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,053.81, 4,580.72 and 745.31 is: 1,117.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,053.81 : 4,580.72 = 745.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,053.81/4,580.72 = 745.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,053.81x = 4,580.72 × 745.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,053.81x = 3,414,066.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,066.94/3,053.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.97

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