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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.84, 4,878.60 and 1,171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.84, 4,878.60 and 1,171.76 is: 1,757.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.84 : 4,878.60 = 1,171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.84/4,878.60 = 1,171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.84x = 4,878.60 × 1,171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.84x = 5,716,548.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,716,548.34/3,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.94

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