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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.44, 4,655.16 and 795.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.44, 4,655.16 and 795.12 is: 1,192.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.44 : 4,655.16 = 795.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.44/4,655.16 = 795.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.44x = 4,655.16 × 795.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.44x = 3,701,410.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,410.82/3,103.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.68

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