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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.18, 4,637.90 and 783.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.18, 4,637.90 and 783.50 is: 1,175.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.18 : 4,637.90 = 783.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.18/4,637.90 = 783.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.18x = 4,637.90 × 783.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.18x = 3,633,794.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633,794.65/3,092.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.16

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