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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,072.67, 4,608.19 and 881.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,072.67, 4,608.19 and 881.49 is: 1,322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,072.67 : 4,608.19 = 881.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,072.67/4,608.19 = 881.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,072.67x = 4,608.19 × 881.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,072.67x = 4,062,073.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,073.40/3,072.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.00

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