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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.96, 4,659.06 and 797.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.96, 4,659.06 and 797.46 is: 1,196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.96 : 4,659.06 = 797.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.96/4,659.06 = 797.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.96x = 4,659.06 × 797.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.96x = 3,715,413.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,715,413.99/3,105.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.22

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