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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.70, 4,585.03 and 748.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.70, 4,585.03 and 748.20 is: 1,122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.70 : 4,585.03 = 748.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.70/4,585.03 = 748.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.70x = 4,585.03 × 748.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.70x = 3,430,519.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,519.45/3,056.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.30

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