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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,073.62, 4,609.76 and 881.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,073.62, 4,609.76 and 881.76 is: 1,322.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,073.62 : 4,609.76 = 881.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,073.62/4,609.76 = 881.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,073.62x = 4,609.76 × 881.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,073.62x = 4,064,701.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,701.98/3,073.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.45

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