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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.38, 4,593.57 and 753.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.38, 4,593.57 and 753.88 is: 1,130.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.38 : 4,593.57 = 753.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.38/4,593.57 = 753.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.38x = 4,593.57 × 753.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.38x = 3,463,000.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,000.55/3,062.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.82

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