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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,193.04, 4,788.96 and 884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,193.04, 4,788.96 and 884 is: 1,325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,193.04 : 4,788.96 = 884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,193.04/4,788.96 = 884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,193.04x = 4,788.96 × 884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,193.04x = 4,233,440.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,440.64/3,193.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.83

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