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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.47, 4,878.71 and 787.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.47, 4,878.71 and 787.28 is: 1,180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.47 : 4,878.71 = 787.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.47/4,878.71 = 787.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.47x = 4,878.71 × 787.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.47x = 3,840,882.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,882.48/3,252.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.91

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