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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.38, 4,589.09 and 750.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.38, 4,589.09 and 750.88 is: 1,126.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.38 : 4,589.09 = 750.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.38/4,589.09 = 750.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.38x = 4,589.09 × 750.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.38x = 3,445,829.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445,829.20/3,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.32

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