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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,075.26, 4,612.34 and 883.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,075.26, 4,612.34 and 883.52 is: 1,325.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,075.26 : 4,612.34 = 883.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,075.26/4,612.34 = 883.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,075.26x = 4,612.34 × 883.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,075.26x = 4,075,094.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,075,094.64/3,075.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.12

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