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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.08, 4,881.07 and 788.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.08, 4,881.07 and 788.92 is: 1,183.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.08 : 4,881.07 = 788.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.08/4,881.07 = 788.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.08x = 4,881.07 × 788.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.08x = 3,850,763.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,763.51/3,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.37

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