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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.04, 4,648.48 and 790.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.04, 4,648.48 and 790.54 is: 1,185.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.04 : 4,648.48 = 790.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.04/4,648.48 = 790.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.04x = 4,648.48 × 790.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.04x = 3,674,809.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,674,809.38/3,099.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.79

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