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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.96, 4,654.56 and 794.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.96, 4,654.56 and 794.46 is: 1,191.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.96 : 4,654.56 = 794.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.96/4,654.56 = 794.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.96x = 4,654.56 × 794.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.96x = 3,697,861.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697,861.74/3,102.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.72

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