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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.93, 4,615.53 and 885.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.93, 4,615.53 and 885.61 is: 1,328.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.93 : 4,615.53 = 885.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.93/4,615.53 = 885.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.93x = 4,615.53 × 885.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.93x = 4,087,559.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087,559.52/3,076.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.45

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