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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.21, 4,594.82 and 754.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.21, 4,594.82 and 754.71 is: 1,132.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.21 : 4,594.82 = 754.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.21/4,594.82 = 754.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.21x = 4,594.82 × 754.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.21x = 3,467,752.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,467,752.83/3,063.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.07

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