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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.09, 4,785.42 and 881.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.09, 4,785.42 and 881.59 is: 1,322.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.09 : 4,785.42 = 881.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.09/4,785.42 = 881.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.09x = 4,785.42 × 881.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.09x = 4,218,778.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,218,778.42/3,190.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.46

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