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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,074.54, 4,611.13 and 882.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,074.54, 4,611.13 and 882.78 is: 1,323.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,074.54 : 4,611.13 = 882.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,074.54/4,611.13 = 882.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,074.54x = 4,611.13 × 882.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,074.54x = 4,070,613.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,070,613.34/3,074.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.97

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