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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.95, 4,606.21 and 762.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.95, 4,606.21 and 762.45 is: 1,143.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.95 : 4,606.21 = 762.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.95/4,606.21 = 762.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.95x = 4,606.21 × 762.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.95x = 3,512,004.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,004.81/3,070.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.62

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