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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.58, 4,614.75 and 885.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.58, 4,614.75 and 885.30 is: 1,327.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.58 : 4,614.75 = 885.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.58/4,614.75 = 885.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.58x = 4,614.75 × 885.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.58x = 4,085,438.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,085,438.18/3,076.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.92

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