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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.43, 4,641.57 and 754.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.43, 4,641.57 and 754.45 is: 1,131.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.43 : 4,641.57 = 754.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.43/4,641.57 = 754.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.43x = 4,641.57 × 754.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.43x = 3,501,822.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501,822.77/3,094.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.65

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