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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.48, 4,614.22 and 884.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.48, 4,614.22 and 884.71 is: 1,326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.48 : 4,614.22 = 884.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.48/4,614.22 = 884.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.48x = 4,614.22 × 884.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.48x = 4,082,246.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082,246.58/3,076.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.92

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