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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.19, 4,642.70 and 786.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.19, 4,642.70 and 786.69 is: 1,180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.19 : 4,642.70 = 786.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.19/4,642.70 = 786.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.19x = 4,642.70 × 786.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.19x = 3,652,361.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652,361.73/3,095.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.01

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