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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.89, 4,616.09 and 885.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.89, 4,616.09 and 885.63 is: 1,328.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.89 : 4,616.09 = 885.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.89/4,616.09 = 885.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.89x = 4,616.09 × 885.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.89x = 4,088,163.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,163.99/3,076.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.67

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