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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.77, 4,882.20 and 1,176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.77, 4,882.20 and 1,176.27 is: 1,764.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.77 : 4,882.20 = 1,176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.77/4,882.20 = 1,176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.77x = 4,882.20 × 1,176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.77x = 5,742,785.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,742,785.39/3,254.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.42

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