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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.96, 4,885.41 and 791.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.96, 4,885.41 and 791.79 is: 1,187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.96 : 4,885.41 = 791.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.96/4,885.41 = 791.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.96x = 4,885.41 × 791.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.96x = 3,868,218.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,868,218.78/3,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.68

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