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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.50, 4,589.34 and 751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.50, 4,589.34 and 751 is: 1,126.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.50 : 4,589.34 = 751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.50/4,589.34 = 751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.50x = 4,589.34 × 751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.50x = 3,446,594.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,594.34/3,059.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.52

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