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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.94, 4,657.32 and 796.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.94, 4,657.32 and 796.44 is: 1,194.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.94 : 4,657.32 = 796.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.94/4,657.32 = 796.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.94x = 4,657.32 × 796.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.94x = 3,709,275.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709,275.94/3,104.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.64

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