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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,079.15, 4,619.55 and 888.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,079.15, 4,619.55 and 888.07 is: 1,332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,079.15 : 4,619.55 = 888.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,079.15/4,619.55 = 888.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,079.15x = 4,619.55 × 888.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,079.15x = 4,102,483.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,483.77/3,079.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.34

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