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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.66, 4,640.50 and 753.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.66, 4,640.50 and 753.66 is: 1,130.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.66 : 4,640.50 = 753.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.66/4,640.50 = 753.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.66x = 4,640.50 × 753.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.66x = 3,497,359.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,497,359.23/3,093.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.49

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