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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.07, 4,614.14 and 884.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.07, 4,614.14 and 884.81 is: 1,327.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.07 : 4,614.14 = 884.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.07/4,614.14 = 884.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.07x = 4,614.14 × 884.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.07x = 4,082,644.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082,644.32/3,076.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.23

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