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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.45, 4,881.69 and 789.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.45, 4,881.69 and 789.26 is: 1,183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.45 : 4,881.69 = 789.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.45/4,881.69 = 789.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.45x = 4,881.69 × 789.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.45x = 3,852,922.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,922.65/3,254.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.89

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