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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.37, 4,620.54 and 771.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.37, 4,620.54 and 771.87 is: 1,157.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.37 : 4,620.54 = 771.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.37/4,620.54 = 771.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.37x = 4,620.54 × 771.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.37x = 3,566,456.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,456.21/3,080.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.80

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