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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.21, 4,590.32 and 751.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.21, 4,590.32 and 751.71 is: 1,127.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.21 : 4,590.32 = 751.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.21/4,590.32 = 751.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.21x = 4,590.32 × 751.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.21x = 3,450,585.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,585.69/3,060.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.57

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