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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,064.38, 4,596.59 and 755.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,064.38, 4,596.59 and 755.88 is: 1,133.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,064.38 : 4,596.59 = 755.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,064.38/4,596.59 = 755.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,064.38x = 4,596.59 × 755.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,064.38x = 3,474,470.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,470.45/3,064.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.82

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