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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.78, 4,645.23 and 756.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.78, 4,645.23 and 756.79 is: 1,135.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.78 : 4,645.23 = 756.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.78/4,645.23 = 756.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.78x = 4,645.23 × 756.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.78x = 3,515,463.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515,463.61/3,096.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.20

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