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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,188.97, 4,783.73 and 880.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,188.97, 4,783.73 and 880.47 is: 1,320.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,188.97 : 4,783.73 = 880.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,188.97/4,783.73 = 880.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,188.97x = 4,783.73 × 880.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,188.97x = 4,211,930.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,211,930.75/3,188.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.78

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