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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,079.62, 4,619.36 and 888.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,079.62, 4,619.36 and 888.54 is: 1,332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,079.62 : 4,619.36 = 888.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,079.62/4,619.36 = 888.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,079.62x = 4,619.36 × 888.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,079.62x = 4,104,471.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,104,471.03/3,079.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.78

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