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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,196.92, 4,795.34 and 888.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,196.92, 4,795.34 and 888.40 is: 1,332.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,196.92 : 4,795.34 = 888.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,196.92/4,795.34 = 888.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,196.92x = 4,795.34 × 888.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,196.92x = 4,260,180.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260,180.06/3,196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.59

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