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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.71, 4,877.55 and 786.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.71, 4,877.55 and 786.52 is: 1,179.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.71 : 4,877.55 = 786.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.71/4,877.55 = 786.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.71x = 4,877.55 × 786.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.71x = 3,836,290.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,290.63/3,251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.78

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