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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.80, 4,589.70 and 751.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.80, 4,589.70 and 751.30 is: 1,126.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.80 : 4,589.70 = 751.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.80/4,589.70 = 751.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.80x = 4,589.70 × 751.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.80x = 3,448,241.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,241.61/3,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.95

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