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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.09, 4,783.73 and 880.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.09, 4,783.73 and 880.59 is: 1,320.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.09 : 4,783.73 = 880.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.09/4,783.73 = 880.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.09x = 4,783.73 × 880.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.09x = 4,212,500.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,212,500.40/3,189.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.91

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