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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.36, 4,594.92 and 754.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.36, 4,594.92 and 754.86 is: 1,132.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.36 : 4,594.92 = 754.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.36/4,594.92 = 754.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.36x = 4,594.92 × 754.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.36x = 3,468,521.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,521.31/3,063.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.26

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