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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.15, 4,884.15 and 790.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.15, 4,884.15 and 790.98 is: 1,186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.15 : 4,884.15 = 790.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.15/4,884.15 = 790.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.15x = 4,884.15 × 790.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.15x = 3,863,267.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,267.93/3,256.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.45

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