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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104, 4,656 and 795.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104, 4,656 and 795.52 is: 1,193.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104 : 4,656 = 795.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104/4,656 = 795.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104x = 4,656 × 795.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104x = 3,703,941.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,941.12/3,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.28

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