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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.93, 4,589.91 and 751.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.93, 4,589.91 and 751.43 is: 1,127.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.93 : 4,589.91 = 751.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.93/4,589.91 = 751.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.93x = 4,589.91 × 751.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.93x = 3,448,996.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,996.07/3,059.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.15

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