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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.75, 4,654.13 and 794.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.75, 4,654.13 and 794.25 is: 1,191.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.75 : 4,654.13 = 794.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.75/4,654.13 = 794.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.75x = 4,654.13 × 794.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.75x = 3,696,538.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,538.78/3,102.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.38

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