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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.41, 4,617.68 and 887.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.41, 4,617.68 and 887.22 is: 1,330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.41 : 4,617.68 = 887.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.41/4,617.68 = 887.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.41x = 4,617.68 × 887.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.41x = 4,096,893.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,096,893.61/3,078.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.85

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