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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.48, 4,617.69 and 887.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.48, 4,617.69 and 887.19 is: 1,330.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.48 : 4,617.69 = 887.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.48/4,617.69 = 887.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.48x = 4,617.69 × 887.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.48x = 4,096,768.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,096,768.39/3,078.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.78

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