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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,081.94, 4,623.01 and 773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,081.94, 4,623.01 and 773.44 is: 1,160.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,081.94 : 4,623.01 = 773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,081.94/4,623.01 = 773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,081.94x = 4,623.01 × 773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,081.94x = 3,575,607.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,607.36/3,081.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.18

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