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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.10, 4,884.09 and 790.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.10, 4,884.09 and 790.83 is: 1,186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.10 : 4,884.09 = 790.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.10/4,884.09 = 790.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.10x = 4,884.09 × 790.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.10x = 3,862,484.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,862,484.89/3,256.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.23

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