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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,081.33, 4,622 and 772.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,081.33, 4,622 and 772.83 is: 1,159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,081.33 : 4,622 = 772.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,081.33/4,622 = 772.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,081.33x = 4,622 × 772.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,081.33x = 3,572,020.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572,020.26/3,081.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.25

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