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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.92, 4,624.32 and 774.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.92, 4,624.32 and 774.42 is: 1,161.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.92 : 4,624.32 = 774.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.92/4,624.32 = 774.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.92x = 4,624.32 × 774.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.92x = 3,581,165.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,165.89/3,082.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.61

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