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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257.17, 4,885.68 and 792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257.17, 4,885.68 and 792 is: 1,187.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257.17 : 4,885.68 = 792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257.17/4,885.68 = 792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257.17x = 4,885.68 × 792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257.17x = 3,869,454.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,869,454.60/3,257.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.98

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