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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.79, 4,792.19 and 886.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.79, 4,792.19 and 886.29 is: 1,329.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.79 : 4,792.19 = 886.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.79/4,792.19 = 886.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.79x = 4,792.19 × 886.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.79x = 4,247,247.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,247.67/3,194.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.43

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