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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.64, 4,625.42 and 775.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.64, 4,625.42 and 775.14 is: 1,162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.64 : 4,625.42 = 775.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.64/4,625.42 = 775.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.64x = 4,625.42 × 775.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.64x = 3,585,348.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,348.06/3,083.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.70

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