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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,135.04, 4,702.46 and 795.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,135.04, 4,702.46 and 795.12 is: 1,192.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,135.04 : 4,702.46 = 795.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,135.04/4,702.46 = 795.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,135.04x = 4,702.46 × 795.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,135.04x = 3,738,998.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,998.39/3,135.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.65

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