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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,073.62, 4,610.61 and 882.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,073.62, 4,610.61 and 882.30 is: 1,323.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,073.62 : 4,610.61 = 882.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,073.62/4,610.61 = 882.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,073.62x = 4,610.61 × 882.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,073.62x = 4,067,941.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,067,941.20/3,073.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.50

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