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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.81, 4,882.17 and 789.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.81, 4,882.17 and 789.65 is: 1,184.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.81 : 4,882.17 = 789.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.81/4,882.17 = 789.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.81x = 4,882.17 × 789.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.81x = 3,855,205.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,205.54/3,254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.46

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