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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.57, 4,617.85 and 770.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.57, 4,617.85 and 770.07 is: 1,155.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.57 : 4,617.85 = 770.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.57/4,617.85 = 770.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.57x = 4,617.85 × 770.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.57x = 3,556,040.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,040.81/3,078.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.10

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