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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.16, 4,651.80 and 792.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.16, 4,651.80 and 792.66 is: 1,189.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.16 : 4,651.80 = 792.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.16/4,651.80 = 792.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.16x = 4,651.80 × 792.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.16x = 3,687,295.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,687,295.79/3,101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.01

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