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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,188.92, 4,783.62 and 848.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,188.92, 4,783.62 and 848.98 is: 1,273.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,188.92 : 4,783.62 = 848.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,188.92/4,783.62 = 848.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,188.92x = 4,783.62 × 848.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,188.92x = 4,061,197.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,197.71/3,188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.53

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