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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,072.40, 4,609.38 and 881.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,072.40, 4,609.38 and 881.26 is: 1,322.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,072.40 : 4,609.38 = 881.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,072.40/4,609.38 = 881.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,072.40x = 4,609.38 × 881.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,072.40x = 4,062,062.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,062.22/3,072.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.11

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