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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,191.04, 4,786.02 and 882

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,191.04, 4,786.02 and 882 is: 1,322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,191.04 : 4,786.02 = 882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,191.04/4,786.02 = 882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,191.04x = 4,786.02 × 882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,191.04x = 4,221,269.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,221,269.64/3,191.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.85

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