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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.25, 4,648.88 and 790.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.25, 4,648.88 and 790.75 is: 1,186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.25 : 4,648.88 = 790.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.25/4,648.88 = 790.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.25x = 4,648.88 × 790.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.25x = 3,676,101.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,101.86/3,099.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.13

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