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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,067.72, 4,601.52 and 759.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,067.72, 4,601.52 and 759.22 is: 1,138.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,067.72 : 4,601.52 = 759.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,067.72/4,601.52 = 759.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,067.72x = 4,601.52 × 759.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,067.72x = 3,493,566.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,566.01/3,067.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.82

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