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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,258.83, 4,888.25 and 793.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,258.83, 4,888.25 and 793.65 is: 1,190.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,258.83 : 4,888.25 = 793.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,258.83/4,888.25 = 793.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,258.83x = 4,888.25 × 793.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,258.83x = 3,879,549.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879,549.45/3,258.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.47

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