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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.97, 4,876.40 and 785.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.97, 4,876.40 and 785.77 is: 1,178.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.97 : 4,876.40 = 785.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.97/4,876.40 = 785.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.97x = 4,876.40 × 785.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.97x = 3,831,728.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,728.83/3,250.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.64

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