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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.67, 4,625.51 and 775.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.67, 4,625.51 and 775.17 is: 1,162.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.67 : 4,625.51 = 775.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.67/4,625.51 = 775.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.67x = 4,625.51 × 775.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.67x = 3,585,552.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,552.71/3,083.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.76

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