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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.88, 4,786.58 and 882.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.88, 4,786.58 and 882.38 is: 1,323.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.88 : 4,786.58 = 882.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.88/4,786.58 = 882.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.88x = 4,786.58 × 882.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.88x = 4,223,582.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,223,582.46/3,190.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.64

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