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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,258.99, 4,888.39 and 793.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,258.99, 4,888.39 and 793.77 is: 1,190.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,258.99 : 4,888.39 = 793.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,258.99/4,888.39 = 793.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,258.99x = 4,888.39 × 793.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,258.99x = 3,880,273.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,273.68/3,258.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.64

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