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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.46, 4,595.19 and 754.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.46, 4,595.19 and 754.96 is: 1,132.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.46 : 4,595.19 = 754.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.46/4,595.19 = 754.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.46x = 4,595.19 × 754.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.46x = 3,469,184.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,469,184.64/3,063.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.44

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