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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.72, 4,643.60 and 787.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.72, 4,643.60 and 787.22 is: 1,180.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.72 : 4,643.60 = 787.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.72/4,643.60 = 787.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.72x = 4,643.60 × 787.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.72x = 3,655,525.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,525.05/3,095.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.83

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