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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.70, 4,638.96 and 784.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.70, 4,638.96 and 784.20 is: 1,176.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.70 : 4,638.96 = 784.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.70/4,638.96 = 784.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.70x = 4,638.96 × 784.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.70x = 3,637,872.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,637,872.43/3,092.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.28

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