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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.08, 4,659.11 and 797.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.08, 4,659.11 and 797.58 is: 1,196.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.08 : 4,659.11 = 797.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.08/4,659.11 = 797.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.08x = 4,659.11 × 797.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.08x = 3,716,012.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,716,012.95/3,106.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.37

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