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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.89, 4,639.35 and 784.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.89, 4,639.35 and 784.39 is: 1,176.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.89 : 4,639.35 = 784.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.89/4,639.35 = 784.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.89x = 4,639.35 × 784.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.89x = 3,639,059.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,639,059.75/3,092.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.59

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