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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.36, 4,796.08 and 888.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.36, 4,796.08 and 888.88 is: 1,333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.36 : 4,796.08 = 888.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.36/4,796.08 = 888.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.36x = 4,796.08 × 888.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.36x = 4,263,139.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263,139.59/3,197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.33

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