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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.97, 4,648.41 and 759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.97, 4,648.41 and 759 is: 1,138.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.97 : 4,648.41 = 759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.97/4,648.41 = 759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.97x = 4,648.41 × 759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.97x = 3,528,143.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,143.19/3,098.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.49

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