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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.44, 4,595.16 and 754.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.44, 4,595.16 and 754.94 is: 1,132.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.44 : 4,595.16 = 754.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.44/4,595.16 = 754.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.44x = 4,595.16 × 754.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.44x = 3,469,070.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,469,070.09/3,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.41

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