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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.68, 4,583.54 and 747.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.68, 4,583.54 and 747.18 is: 1,120.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.68 : 4,583.54 = 747.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.68/4,583.54 = 747.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.68x = 4,583.54 × 747.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.68x = 3,424,729.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,729.42/3,055.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.77

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