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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.48, 4,791.98 and 885.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.48, 4,791.98 and 885.98 is: 1,329.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.48 : 4,791.98 = 885.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.48/4,791.98 = 885.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.48x = 4,791.98 × 885.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.48x = 4,245,598.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,598.44/3,194.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.04

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