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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.85, 4,649.77 and 791.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.85, 4,649.77 and 791.35 is: 1,187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.85 : 4,649.77 = 791.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.85/4,649.77 = 791.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.85x = 4,649.77 × 791.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.85x = 3,679,581.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,679,581.89/3,099.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.02

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