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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.33, 4,616.99 and 886.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.33, 4,616.99 and 886.56 is: 1,329.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.33 : 4,616.99 = 886.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.33/4,616.99 = 886.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.33x = 4,616.99 × 886.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.33x = 4,093,238.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,238.65/3,078.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.69

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