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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.83, 4,657.24 and 796.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.83, 4,657.24 and 796.33 is: 1,194.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.83 : 4,657.24 = 796.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.83/4,657.24 = 796.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.83x = 4,657.24 × 796.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.83x = 3,708,690.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,708,690.28/3,104.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.49

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