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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.39, 4,639.68 and 784.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.39, 4,639.68 and 784.89 is: 1,177.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.39 : 4,639.68 = 784.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.39/4,639.68 = 784.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.39x = 4,639.68 × 784.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.39x = 3,641,638.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,638.44/3,093.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.23

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