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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,079.37, 4,619.30 and 888.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,079.37, 4,619.30 and 888.12 is: 1,332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,079.37 : 4,619.30 = 888.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,079.37/4,619.30 = 888.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,079.37x = 4,619.30 × 888.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,079.37x = 4,102,488.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,488.28/3,079.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.25

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