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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,193.34, 4,789.98 and 884.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,193.34, 4,789.98 and 884.84 is: 1,327.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,193.34 : 4,789.98 = 884.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,193.34/4,789.98 = 884.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,193.34x = 4,789.98 × 884.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,193.34x = 4,238,341.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,341.95/3,193.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.25

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