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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,081.38, 4,622.06 and 772.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,081.38, 4,622.06 and 772.88 is: 1,159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,081.38 : 4,622.06 = 772.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,081.38/4,622.06 = 772.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,081.38x = 4,622.06 × 772.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,081.38x = 3,572,276.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572,276.55/3,081.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.31

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