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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.46, 4,590.69 and 751.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.46, 4,590.69 and 751.96 is: 1,127.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.46 : 4,590.69 = 751.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.46/4,590.69 = 751.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.46x = 4,590.69 × 751.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.46x = 3,452,015.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,015.25/3,060.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.94

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