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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,061.36, 4,592.16 and 752.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,061.36, 4,592.16 and 752.86 is: 1,129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,061.36 : 4,592.16 = 752.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,061.36/4,592.16 = 752.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,061.36x = 4,592.16 × 752.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,061.36x = 3,457,253.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,253.58/3,061.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.32

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