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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,191.04, 4,785.96 and 882

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,191.04, 4,785.96 and 882 is: 1,322.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,191.04 : 4,785.96 = 882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,191.04/4,785.96 = 882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,191.04x = 4,785.96 × 882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,191.04x = 4,221,216.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,221,216.72/3,191.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.83

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