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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,193.44, 4,790.52 and 885.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,193.44, 4,790.52 and 885.12 is: 1,327.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,193.44 : 4,790.52 = 885.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,193.44/4,790.52 = 885.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,193.44x = 4,790.52 × 885.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,193.44x = 4,240,185.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240,185.06/3,193.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.78

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