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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.38, 4,644.83 and 787.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.38, 4,644.83 and 787.88 is: 1,181.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.38 : 4,644.83 = 787.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.38/4,644.83 = 787.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.38x = 4,644.83 × 787.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.38x = 3,659,568.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,568.66/3,096.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.89

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