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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.61, 4,791.93 and 886.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.61, 4,791.93 and 886.11 is: 1,329.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.61 : 4,791.93 = 886.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.61/4,791.93 = 886.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.61x = 4,791.93 × 886.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.61x = 4,246,177.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,177.09/3,194.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.17

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