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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.79, 4,793.69 and 887.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.79, 4,793.69 and 887.29 is: 1,330.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.79 : 4,793.69 = 887.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.79/4,793.69 = 887.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.79x = 4,793.69 × 887.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.79x = 4,253,393.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,393.20/3,195.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.94

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