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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.79, 4,630.19 and 746.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.79, 4,630.19 and 746.79 is: 1,120.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.79 : 4,630.19 = 746.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.79/4,630.19 = 746.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.79x = 4,630.19 × 746.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.79x = 3,457,756.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,756.44/3,086.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.18

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