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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,074.73, 4,611.45 and 882.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,074.73, 4,611.45 and 882.96 is: 1,324.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,074.73 : 4,611.45 = 882.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,074.73/4,611.45 = 882.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,074.73x = 4,611.45 × 882.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,074.73x = 4,071,725.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,071,725.89/3,074.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.25

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