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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.81, 4,885.14 and 791.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.81, 4,885.14 and 791.64 is: 1,187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.81 : 4,885.14 = 791.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.81/4,885.14 = 791.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.81x = 4,885.14 × 791.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.81x = 3,867,268.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,268.27/3,256.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.44

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