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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,064.34, 4,596.53 and 755.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,064.34, 4,596.53 and 755.84 is: 1,133.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,064.34 : 4,596.53 = 755.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,064.34/4,596.53 = 755.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,064.34x = 4,596.53 × 755.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,064.34x = 3,474,214.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,214.47/3,064.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.76

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