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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.74, 4,615.83 and 885.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.74, 4,615.83 and 885.48 is: 1,328.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.74 : 4,615.83 = 885.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.74/4,615.83 = 885.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.74x = 4,615.83 × 885.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.74x = 4,087,225.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087,225.15/3,076.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.43

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