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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.07, 4,656.06 and 764.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.07, 4,656.06 and 764.10 is: 1,146.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.07 : 4,656.06 = 764.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.07/4,656.06 = 764.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.07x = 4,656.06 × 764.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.07x = 3,557,695.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,695.45/3,104.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.14

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