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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.76, 4,639.08 and 784.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.76, 4,639.08 and 784.26 is: 1,176.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.76 : 4,639.08 = 784.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.76/4,639.08 = 784.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.76x = 4,639.08 × 784.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.76x = 3,638,244.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,638,244.88/3,092.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.37

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