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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,072.06, 4,607.82 and 880.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,072.06, 4,607.82 and 880.38 is: 1,320.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,072.06 : 4,607.82 = 880.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,072.06/4,607.82 = 880.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,072.06x = 4,607.82 × 880.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,072.06x = 4,056,632.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,056,632.57/3,072.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.49

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