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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.08, 4,605.12 and 761.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.08, 4,605.12 and 761.58 is: 1,142.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.08 : 4,605.12 = 761.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.08/4,605.12 = 761.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.08x = 4,605.12 × 761.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.08x = 3,507,167.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507,167.29/3,070.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.37

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