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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.58, 4,656.78 and 796.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.58, 4,656.78 and 796.08 is: 1,194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.58 : 4,656.78 = 796.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.58/4,656.78 = 796.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.58x = 4,656.78 × 796.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.58x = 3,707,169.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,169.42/3,104.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.10

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