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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.38, 4,613.13 and 884.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.38, 4,613.13 and 884.61 is: 1,326.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.38 : 4,613.13 = 884.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.38/4,613.13 = 884.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.38x = 4,613.13 × 884.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.38x = 4,080,820.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,080,820.93/3,076.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.50

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