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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,075.09, 4,611.95 and 883.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,075.09, 4,611.95 and 883.33 is: 1,324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,075.09 : 4,611.95 = 883.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,075.09/4,611.95 = 883.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,075.09x = 4,611.95 × 883.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,075.09x = 4,073,873.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,073,873.79/3,075.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.80

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