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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.52, 4,652.52 and 793

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.52, 4,652.52 and 793 is: 1,189.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.52 : 4,652.52 = 793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.52/4,652.52 = 793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.52x = 4,652.52 × 793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.52x = 3,689,448.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,689,448.36/3,101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.56

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