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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.16, 4,791.90 and 886.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.16, 4,791.90 and 886.12 is: 1,328.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.16 : 4,791.90 = 886.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.16/4,791.90 = 886.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.16x = 4,791.90 × 886.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.16x = 4,246,198.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,198.43/3,195.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.95

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