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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,090.92, 4,636.35 and 750.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,090.92, 4,636.35 and 750.96 is: 1,126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,090.92 : 4,636.35 = 750.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,090.92/4,636.35 = 750.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,090.92x = 4,636.35 × 750.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,090.92x = 3,481,686.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,481,686.46/3,090.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.42

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