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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,075.45, 4,612.68 and 883.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,075.45, 4,612.68 and 883.68 is: 1,325.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,075.45 : 4,612.68 = 883.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,075.45/4,612.68 = 883.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,075.45x = 4,612.68 × 883.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,075.45x = 4,076,133.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,133.06/3,075.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.38

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