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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.18, 4,783.92 and 880.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.18, 4,783.92 and 880.68 is: 1,321.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.18 : 4,783.92 = 880.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.18/4,783.92 = 880.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.18x = 4,783.92 × 880.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.18x = 4,213,102.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,102.67/3,189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.06

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