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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,124.62, 4,686.81 and 784.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,124.62, 4,686.81 and 784.62 is: 1,176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,124.62 : 4,686.81 = 784.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,124.62/4,686.81 = 784.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,124.62x = 4,686.81 × 784.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,124.62x = 3,677,364.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,677,364.86/3,124.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.90

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