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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.63, 4,881.94 and 1,176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.63, 4,881.94 and 1,176.14 is: 1,763.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.63 : 4,881.94 = 1,176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.63/4,881.94 = 1,176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.63x = 4,881.94 × 1,176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.63x = 5,741,844.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,741,844.91/3,256.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.12

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