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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.93, 4,684.41 and 782.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.93, 4,684.41 and 782.93 is: 1,174.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.93 : 4,684.41 = 782.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.93/4,684.41 = 782.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.93x = 4,684.41 × 782.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.93x = 3,667,550.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,550.48/3,122.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.39

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