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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.56, 4,793.58 and 887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.56, 4,793.58 and 887 is: 1,330.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.56 : 4,793.58 = 887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.56/4,793.58 = 887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.56x = 4,793.58 × 887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.56x = 4,251,905.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251,905.46/3,195.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.57

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