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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.36, 4,616.87 and 886.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.36, 4,616.87 and 886.50 is: 1,329.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.36 : 4,616.87 = 886.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.36/4,616.87 = 886.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.36x = 4,616.87 × 886.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.36x = 4,092,850.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092,850.82/3,078.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.56

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