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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,119.74, 4,679.30 and 811.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,119.74, 4,679.30 and 811.24 is: 1,216.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,119.74 : 4,679.30 = 811.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,119.74/4,679.30 = 811.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,119.74x = 4,679.30 × 811.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,119.74x = 3,796,025.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796,025.66/3,119.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.78

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