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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.58, 4,658.28 and 797.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.58, 4,658.28 and 797.08 is: 1,195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.58 : 4,658.28 = 797.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.58/4,658.28 = 797.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.58x = 4,658.28 × 797.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.58x = 3,713,021.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,021.82/3,105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.60

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