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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,075.84, 4,612.40 and 884.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,075.84, 4,612.40 and 884.07 is: 1,325.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,075.84 : 4,612.40 = 884.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,075.84/4,612.40 = 884.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,075.84x = 4,612.40 × 884.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,075.84x = 4,077,684.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,077,684.47/3,075.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.71

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