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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.36, 4,878.58 and 1,173.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.36, 4,878.58 and 1,173.86 is: 1,759.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.36 : 4,878.58 = 1,173.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.36/4,878.58 = 1,173.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.36x = 4,878.58 × 1,173.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.36x = 5,726,769.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,726,769.92/3,254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.72

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