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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.93, 4,616.21 and 885.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.93, 4,616.21 and 885.84 is: 1,328.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.93 : 4,616.21 = 885.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.93/4,616.21 = 885.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.93x = 4,616.21 × 885.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.93x = 4,089,203.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,089,203.39/3,076.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.99

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