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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.28, 4,785.38 and 881.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.28, 4,785.38 and 881.72 is: 1,322.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.28 : 4,785.38 = 881.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.28/4,785.38 = 881.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.28x = 4,785.38 × 881.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.28x = 4,219,365.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,219,365.25/3,190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.57

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