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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.93, 4,637.84 and 751.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.93, 4,637.84 and 751.95 is: 1,127.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.93 : 4,637.84 = 751.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.93/4,637.84 = 751.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.93x = 4,637.84 × 751.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.93x = 3,487,423.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,487,423.79/3,091.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.91

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