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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.16, 4,639.68 and 753.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.16, 4,639.68 and 753.18 is: 1,129.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.16 : 4,639.68 = 753.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.16/4,639.68 = 753.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.16x = 4,639.68 × 753.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.16x = 3,494,514.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,514.18/3,093.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.76

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