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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.31, 4,629.41 and 777.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.31, 4,629.41 and 777.75 is: 1,166.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.31 : 4,629.41 = 777.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.31/4,629.41 = 777.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.31x = 4,629.41 × 777.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.31x = 3,600,519.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,519.74/3,086.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.61

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