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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.90, 4,882.31 and 789.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.90, 4,882.31 and 789.74 is: 1,184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.90 : 4,882.31 = 789.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.90/4,882.31 = 789.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.90x = 4,882.31 × 789.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.90x = 3,855,751.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,751.55/3,254.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.60

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