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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,073.98, 4,611.24 and 882.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,073.98, 4,611.24 and 882.93 is: 1,324.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,073.98 : 4,611.24 = 882.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,073.98/4,611.24 = 882.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,073.98x = 4,611.24 × 882.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,073.98x = 4,071,402.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,071,402.13/3,073.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.47

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