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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.10, 4,648.66 and 790.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.10, 4,648.66 and 790.60 is: 1,185.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.10 : 4,648.66 = 790.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.10/4,648.66 = 790.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.10x = 4,648.66 × 790.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.10x = 3,675,230.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,230.60/3,099.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.90

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