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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.38, 4,583.06 and 746.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.38, 4,583.06 and 746.88 is: 1,120.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.38 : 4,583.06 = 746.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.38/4,583.06 = 746.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.38x = 4,583.06 × 746.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.38x = 3,422,995.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422,995.85/3,055.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.32

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