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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.03, 4,667.99 and 771.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.03, 4,667.99 and 771.98 is: 1,157.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.03 : 4,667.99 = 771.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.03/4,667.99 = 771.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.03x = 4,667.99 × 771.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.03x = 3,603,599.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,599.41/3,112.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.96

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