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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,090.68, 4,635.62 and 782.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,090.68, 4,635.62 and 782.04 is: 1,172.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,090.68 : 4,635.62 = 782.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,090.68/4,635.62 = 782.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,090.68x = 4,635.62 × 782.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,090.68x = 3,625,240.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,240.26/3,090.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.96

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