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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,079.53, 4,619.10 and 887.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,079.53, 4,619.10 and 887.97 is: 1,331.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,079.53 : 4,619.10 = 887.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,079.53/4,619.10 = 887.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,079.53x = 4,619.10 × 887.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,079.53x = 4,101,622.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,101,622.23/3,079.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.90

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