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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.52, 4,649.52 and 791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.52, 4,649.52 and 791 is: 1,186.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.52 : 4,649.52 = 791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.52/4,649.52 = 791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.52x = 4,649.52 × 791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.52x = 3,677,770.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,677,770.32/3,099.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.56

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