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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.39, 4,785.60 and 881.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.39, 4,785.60 and 881.89 is: 1,322.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.39 : 4,785.60 = 881.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.39/4,785.60 = 881.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.39x = 4,785.60 × 881.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.39x = 4,220,372.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,220,372.78/3,190.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.84

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