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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.76, 4,881.66 and 1,279.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.76, 4,881.66 and 1,279.02 is: 1,917.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.76 : 4,881.66 = 1,279.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.76/4,881.66 = 1,279.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.76x = 4,881.66 × 1,279.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.76x = 6,243,740.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,243,740.77/3,255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.75

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