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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.24, 4,624.76 and 774.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.24, 4,624.76 and 774.72 is: 1,162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.24 : 4,624.76 = 774.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.24/4,624.76 = 774.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.24x = 4,624.76 × 774.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.24x = 3,582,894.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,894.07/3,083.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.05

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