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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,081.99, 4,622.67 and 773.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,081.99, 4,622.67 and 773.49 is: 1,160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,081.99 : 4,622.67 = 773.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,081.99/4,622.67 = 773.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,081.99x = 4,622.67 × 773.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,081.99x = 3,575,589.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,589.02/3,081.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.16

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