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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.62, 4,583.42 and 747.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.62, 4,583.42 and 747.12 is: 1,120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.62 : 4,583.42 = 747.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.62/4,583.42 = 747.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.62x = 4,583.42 × 747.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.62x = 3,424,364.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,364.75/3,055.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.68

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