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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,191.64, 4,787.79 and 883.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,191.64, 4,787.79 and 883.14 is: 1,324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,191.64 : 4,787.79 = 883.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,191.64/4,787.79 = 883.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,191.64x = 4,787.79 × 883.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,191.64x = 4,228,288.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,228,288.86/3,191.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.80

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