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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.87, 4,880.75 and 788.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.87, 4,880.75 and 788.71 is: 1,183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.87 : 4,880.75 = 788.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.87/4,880.75 = 788.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.87x = 4,880.75 × 788.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.87x = 3,849,484.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,484.53/3,253.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.05

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