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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.76, 4,794.04 and 887.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.76, 4,794.04 and 887.26 is: 1,331.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.76 : 4,794.04 = 887.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.76/4,794.04 = 887.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.76x = 4,794.04 × 887.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.76x = 4,253,559.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,559.93/3,195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.00

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