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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.29, 4,784.90 and 881.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.29, 4,784.90 and 881.25 is: 1,321.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.29 : 4,784.90 = 881.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.29/4,784.90 = 881.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.29x = 4,784.90 × 881.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.29x = 4,216,688.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,216,688.72/3,190.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.73

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