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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,081.29, 4,621.98 and 772.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,081.29, 4,621.98 and 772.79 is: 1,159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,081.29 : 4,621.98 = 772.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,081.29/4,621.98 = 772.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,081.29x = 4,621.98 × 772.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,081.29x = 3,571,819.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,819.92/3,081.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.20

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