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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.24, 4,623.37 and 773.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.24, 4,623.37 and 773.74 is: 1,160.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.24 : 4,623.37 = 773.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.24/4,623.37 = 773.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.24x = 4,623.37 × 773.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.24x = 3,577,286.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577,286.30/3,082.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.61

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