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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.99, 4,885.45 and 791.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.99, 4,885.45 and 791.80 is: 1,187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.99 : 4,885.45 = 791.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.99/4,885.45 = 791.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.99x = 4,885.45 × 791.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.99x = 3,868,299.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,868,299.31/3,256.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.69

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