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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.89, 4,589.84 and 751.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.89, 4,589.84 and 751.39 is: 1,127.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.89 : 4,589.84 = 751.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.89/4,589.84 = 751.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.89x = 4,589.84 × 751.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.89x = 3,448,759.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,759.88/3,059.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.09

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