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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.96, 4,877.95 and 786.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.96, 4,877.95 and 786.77 is: 1,180.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.96 : 4,877.95 = 786.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.96/4,877.95 = 786.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.96x = 4,877.95 × 786.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.96x = 3,837,824.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,837,824.72/3,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.16

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