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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,075.90, 4,614.63 and 884.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,075.90, 4,614.63 and 884.76 is: 1,327.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,075.90 : 4,614.63 = 884.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,075.90/4,614.63 = 884.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,075.90x = 4,614.63 × 884.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,075.90x = 4,082,840.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082,840.04/3,075.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.36

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