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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,073.43, 4,610.91 and 882.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,073.43, 4,610.91 and 882.33 is: 1,323.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,073.43 : 4,610.91 = 882.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,073.43/4,610.91 = 882.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,073.43x = 4,610.91 × 882.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,073.43x = 4,068,339.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,068,339.81/3,073.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.71

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