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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.18, 4,785.27 and 881.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.18, 4,785.27 and 881.62 is: 1,322.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.18 : 4,785.27 = 881.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.18/4,785.27 = 881.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.18x = 4,785.27 × 881.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.18x = 4,218,789.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,218,789.74/3,190.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.43

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