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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.25, 4,590.42 and 751.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.25, 4,590.42 and 751.75 is: 1,127.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.25 : 4,590.42 = 751.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.25/4,590.42 = 751.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.25x = 4,590.42 × 751.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.25x = 3,450,848.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,848.24/3,060.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.64

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