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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257.97, 4,886.96 and 792.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257.97, 4,886.96 and 792.78 is: 1,189.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257.97 : 4,886.96 = 792.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257.97/4,886.96 = 792.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257.97x = 4,886.96 × 792.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257.97x = 3,874,259.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874,259.71/3,257.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.16

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