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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.38, 4,595.09 and 754.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.38, 4,595.09 and 754.88 is: 1,132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.38 : 4,595.09 = 754.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.38/4,595.09 = 754.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.38x = 4,595.09 × 754.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.38x = 3,468,714.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,714.79/3,063.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.32

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