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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,188.89, 4,783.35 and 880.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,188.89, 4,783.35 and 880.39 is: 1,320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,188.89 : 4,783.35 = 880.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,188.89/4,783.35 = 880.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,188.89x = 4,783.35 × 880.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,188.89x = 4,211,213.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,211,213.51/3,188.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.59

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