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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.78, 4,630.20 and 778.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.78, 4,630.20 and 778.28 is: 1,167.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.78 : 4,630.20 = 778.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.78/4,630.20 = 778.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.78x = 4,630.20 × 778.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.78x = 3,603,592.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,592.06/3,086.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.43

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