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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.72, 4,884.08 and 1,176.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.72, 4,884.08 and 1,176.47 is: 1,764.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.72 : 4,884.08 = 1,176.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.72/4,884.08 = 1,176.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.72x = 4,884.08 × 1,176.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.72x = 5,745,973.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,745,973.60/3,256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.34

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