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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.38, 4,584.56 and 747.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.38, 4,584.56 and 747.88 is: 1,121.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.38 : 4,584.56 = 747.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.38/4,584.56 = 747.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.38x = 4,584.56 × 747.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.38x = 3,428,700.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,700.73/3,056.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.82

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