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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.94, 4,637.86 and 751.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.94, 4,637.86 and 751.96 is: 1,127.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.94 : 4,637.86 = 751.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.94/4,637.86 = 751.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.94x = 4,637.86 × 751.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.94x = 3,487,481.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,487,481.45/3,091.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.93

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