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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,075.30, 4,613.70 and 884.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,075.30, 4,613.70 and 884.04 is: 1,326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,075.30 : 4,613.70 = 884.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,075.30/4,613.70 = 884.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,075.30x = 4,613.70 × 884.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,075.30x = 4,078,695.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,078,695.35/3,075.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.28

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