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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.38, 4,614.41 and 885.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.38, 4,614.41 and 885.03 is: 1,327.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.38 : 4,614.41 = 885.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.38/4,614.41 = 885.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.38x = 4,614.41 × 885.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.38x = 4,083,868.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,868.21/3,076.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.49

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