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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.78, 4,591.17 and 752.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.78, 4,591.17 and 752.28 is: 1,128.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.78 : 4,591.17 = 752.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.78/4,591.17 = 752.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.78x = 4,591.17 × 752.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.78x = 3,453,845.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,845.37/3,060.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.42

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