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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.46, 4,617.70 and 887.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.46, 4,617.70 and 887.20 is: 1,330.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.46 : 4,617.70 = 887.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.46/4,617.70 = 887.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.46x = 4,617.70 × 887.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.46x = 4,096,823.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,096,823.44/3,078.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.80

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