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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.26, 4,613.82 and 884.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.26, 4,613.82 and 884.54 is: 1,326.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.26 : 4,613.82 = 884.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.26/4,613.82 = 884.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.26x = 4,613.82 × 884.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.26x = 4,081,108.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,081,108.34/3,076.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.65

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