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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257.58, 4,886.37 and 792.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257.58, 4,886.37 and 792.40 is: 1,188.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257.58 : 4,886.37 = 792.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257.58/4,886.37 = 792.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257.58x = 4,886.37 × 792.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257.58x = 3,871,959.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,871,959.59/3,257.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.60

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