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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092, 4,638.27 and 783.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092, 4,638.27 and 783.50 is: 1,175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092 : 4,638.27 = 783.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092/4,638.27 = 783.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092x = 4,638.27 × 783.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092x = 3,634,084.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634,084.55/3,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.32

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