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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,193.67, 4,789.95 and 884.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,193.67, 4,789.95 and 884.63 is: 1,326.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,193.67 : 4,789.95 = 884.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,193.67/4,789.95 = 884.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,193.67x = 4,789.95 × 884.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,193.67x = 4,237,333.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,237,333.47/3,193.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.79

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