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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,072.87, 4,609.53 and 881.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,072.87, 4,609.53 and 881.78 is: 1,322.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,072.87 : 4,609.53 = 881.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,072.87/4,609.53 = 881.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,072.87x = 4,609.53 × 881.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,072.87x = 4,064,568.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,568.32/3,072.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.73

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