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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.63, 4,644.95 and 788.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.63, 4,644.95 and 788.13 is: 1,182.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.63 : 4,644.95 = 788.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.63/4,644.95 = 788.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.63x = 4,644.95 × 788.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.63x = 3,660,820.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,820.50/3,096.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.20

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