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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.88, 4,794.22 and 887.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.88, 4,794.22 and 887.38 is: 1,331.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.88 : 4,794.22 = 887.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.88/4,794.22 = 887.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.88x = 4,794.22 × 887.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.88x = 4,254,270.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,270.97/3,195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.18

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