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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.85, 4,583.73 and 747.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.85, 4,583.73 and 747.35 is: 1,121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.85 : 4,583.73 = 747.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.85/4,583.73 = 747.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.85x = 4,583.73 × 747.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.85x = 3,425,627.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,627.70/3,055.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.01

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