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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.76, 4,588.10 and 750.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.76, 4,588.10 and 750.28 is: 1,125.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.76 : 4,588.10 = 750.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.76/4,588.10 = 750.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.76x = 4,588.10 × 750.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.76x = 3,442,359.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,442,359.67/3,058.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.41

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