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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.52, 4,881.80 and 789.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.52, 4,881.80 and 789.33 is: 1,184.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.52 : 4,881.80 = 789.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.52/4,881.80 = 789.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.52x = 4,881.80 × 789.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.52x = 3,853,351.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,351.19/3,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.00

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