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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.59, 4,793.36 and 887.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.59, 4,793.36 and 887.09 is: 1,330.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.59 : 4,793.36 = 887.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.59/4,793.36 = 887.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.59x = 4,793.36 × 887.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.59x = 4,252,113.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252,113.32/3,195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.62

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