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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.36, 4,656.53 and 795.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.36, 4,656.53 and 795.86 is: 1,193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.36 : 4,656.53 = 795.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.36/4,656.53 = 795.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.36x = 4,656.53 × 795.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.36x = 3,705,942.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705,942.13/3,104.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.79

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