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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,073.67, 4,610.47 and 882.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,073.67, 4,610.47 and 882.39 is: 1,323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,073.67 : 4,610.47 = 882.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,073.67/4,610.47 = 882.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,073.67x = 4,610.47 × 882.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,073.67x = 4,068,249.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,068,249.36/3,073.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.58

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