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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,061.72, 4,592.55 and 753.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,061.72, 4,592.55 and 753.22 is: 1,129.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,061.72 : 4,592.55 = 753.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,061.72/4,592.55 = 753.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,061.72x = 4,592.55 × 753.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,061.72x = 3,459,200.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,200.51/3,061.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.82

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