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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,074.41, 4,611.81 and 883.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,074.41, 4,611.81 and 883.30 is: 1,325.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,074.41 : 4,611.81 = 883.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,074.41/4,611.81 = 883.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,074.41x = 4,611.81 × 883.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,074.41x = 4,073,611.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,073,611.77/3,074.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.01

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