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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.69, 4,884.58 and 1,175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.69, 4,884.58 and 1,175.68 is: 1,763.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.69 : 4,884.58 = 1,175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.69/4,884.58 = 1,175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.69x = 4,884.58 × 1,175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.69x = 5,742,703.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,742,703.01/3,255.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.90

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