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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.76, 4,591.10 and 752.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.76, 4,591.10 and 752.28 is: 1,128.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.76 : 4,591.10 = 752.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.76/4,591.10 = 752.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.76x = 4,591.10 × 752.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.76x = 3,453,792.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,792.71/3,060.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.41

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