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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,081.68, 4,622.52 and 773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,081.68, 4,622.52 and 773.20 is: 1,159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,081.68 : 4,622.52 = 773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,081.68/4,622.52 = 773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,081.68x = 4,622.52 × 773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,081.68x = 3,574,132.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,574,132.46/3,081.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.80

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