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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,191.09, 4,786.61 and 882.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,191.09, 4,786.61 and 882.59 is: 1,323.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,191.09 : 4,786.61 = 882.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,191.09/4,786.61 = 882.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,191.09x = 4,786.61 × 882.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,191.09x = 4,224,585.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,585.77/3,191.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.87

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