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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.44, 4,643.19 and 786.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.44, 4,643.19 and 786.94 is: 1,180.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.44 : 4,643.19 = 786.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.44/4,643.19 = 786.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.44x = 4,643.19 × 786.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.44x = 3,653,900.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,900.33/3,095.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.41

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