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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,191.12, 4,786.56 and 882.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,191.12, 4,786.56 and 882.56 is: 1,323.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,191.12 : 4,786.56 = 882.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,191.12/4,786.56 = 882.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,191.12x = 4,786.56 × 882.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,191.12x = 4,224,426.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,426.39/3,191.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.81

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