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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.63, 4,796.44 and 889.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.63, 4,796.44 and 889.13 is: 1,333.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.63 : 4,796.44 = 889.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.63/4,796.44 = 889.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.63x = 4,796.44 × 889.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.63x = 4,264,658.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264,658.70/3,197.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.69

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