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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195, 4,792.77 and 886.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195, 4,792.77 and 886.50 is: 1,329.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195 : 4,792.77 = 886.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195/4,792.77 = 886.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195x = 4,792.77 × 886.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195x = 4,248,790.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,790.61/3,195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.82

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