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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.22, 4,881.32 and 789.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.22, 4,881.32 and 789.03 is: 1,183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.22 : 4,881.32 = 789.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.22/4,881.32 = 789.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.22x = 4,881.32 × 789.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.22x = 3,851,535.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,535.26/3,254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.55

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