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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.88, 4,603.38 and 760.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.88, 4,603.38 and 760.38 is: 1,140.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.88 : 4,603.38 = 760.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.88/4,603.38 = 760.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.88x = 4,603.38 × 760.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.88x = 3,500,318.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,318.08/3,068.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.58

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