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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.75, 4,835.63 and 791.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.75, 4,835.63 and 791.75 is: 1,187.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.75 : 4,835.63 = 791.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.75/4,835.63 = 791.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.75x = 4,835.63 × 791.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.75x = 3,828,610.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,610.05/3,223.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.63

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