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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.35, 4,614.54 and 885.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.35, 4,614.54 and 885.08 is: 1,327.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.35 : 4,614.54 = 885.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.35/4,614.54 = 885.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.35x = 4,614.54 × 885.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.35x = 4,084,213.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,213.99/3,076.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.62

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