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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.93, 4,889.85 and 794.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.93, 4,889.85 and 794.75 is: 1,192.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.93 : 4,889.85 = 794.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.93/4,889.85 = 794.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.93x = 4,889.85 × 794.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.93x = 3,886,208.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,208.29/3,259.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.11

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