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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,192.79, 4,788.64 and 883.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,192.79, 4,788.64 and 883.75 is: 1,325.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,192.79 : 4,788.64 = 883.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,192.79/4,788.64 = 883.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,192.79x = 4,788.64 × 883.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,192.79x = 4,231,960.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,960.60/3,192.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.47

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