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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,191.79, 4,787.15 and 882.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,191.79, 4,787.15 and 882.75 is: 1,323.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,191.79 : 4,787.15 = 882.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,191.79/4,787.15 = 882.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,191.79x = 4,787.15 × 882.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,191.79x = 4,225,852.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,852.25/3,191.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.98

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