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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.10, 4,888.60 and 793.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.10, 4,888.60 and 793.82 is: 1,190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.10 : 4,888.60 = 793.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.10/4,888.60 = 793.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.10x = 4,888.60 × 793.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.10x = 3,880,668.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,668.45/3,259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.72

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