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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,061.89, 4,592.84 and 753.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,061.89, 4,592.84 and 753.39 is: 1,130.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,061.89 : 4,592.84 = 753.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,061.89/4,592.84 = 753.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,061.89x = 4,592.84 × 753.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,061.89x = 3,460,199.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,460,199.73/3,061.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.09

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