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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.03, 4,594.55 and 754.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.03, 4,594.55 and 754.53 is: 1,131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.03 : 4,594.55 = 754.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.03/4,594.55 = 754.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.03x = 4,594.55 × 754.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.03x = 3,466,732.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466,732.78/3,063.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.80

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