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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.67, 4,791.45 and 885.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.67, 4,791.45 and 885.63 is: 1,328.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.67 : 4,791.45 = 885.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.67/4,791.45 = 885.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.67x = 4,791.45 × 885.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.67x = 4,243,451.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243,451.86/3,194.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.29

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