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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,067.59, 4,601.38 and 759.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,067.59, 4,601.38 and 759.09 is: 1,138.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,067.59 : 4,601.38 = 759.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,067.59/4,601.38 = 759.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,067.59x = 4,601.38 × 759.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,067.59x = 3,492,861.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,861.54/3,067.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.63

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