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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257.62, 4,883.45 and 1,177.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257.62, 4,883.45 and 1,177.14 is: 1,764.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257.62 : 4,883.45 = 1,177.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257.62/4,883.45 = 1,177.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257.62x = 4,883.45 × 1,177.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257.62x = 5,748,504.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,748,504.33/3,257.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.63

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