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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.42, 4,620.61 and 771.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.42, 4,620.61 and 771.92 is: 1,157.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.42 : 4,620.61 = 771.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.42/4,620.61 = 771.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.42x = 4,620.61 × 771.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.42x = 3,566,741.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,741.27/3,080.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.87

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