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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,079.95, 4,618.85 and 888.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,079.95, 4,618.85 and 888.09 is: 1,331.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,079.95 : 4,618.85 = 888.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,079.95/4,618.85 = 888.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,079.95x = 4,618.85 × 888.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,079.95x = 4,101,950.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,101,950.06/3,079.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.82

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