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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.44, 4,637.16 and 783.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.44, 4,637.16 and 783.12 is: 1,174.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.44 : 4,637.16 = 783.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.44/4,637.16 = 783.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.44x = 4,637.16 × 783.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.44x = 3,631,452.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,631,452.74/3,091.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.68

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