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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.64, 4,587.96 and 750.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.64, 4,587.96 and 750.14 is: 1,125.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.64 : 4,587.96 = 750.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.64/4,587.96 = 750.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.64x = 4,587.96 × 750.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.64x = 3,441,610.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,610.85/3,058.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.21

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