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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.63, 4,589.46 and 751.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.63, 4,589.46 and 751.13 is: 1,126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.63 : 4,589.46 = 751.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.63/4,589.46 = 751.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.63x = 4,589.46 × 751.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.63x = 3,447,281.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,281.09/3,059.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.70

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