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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.06, 4,619.02 and 888.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.06, 4,619.02 and 888.20 is: 1,331.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.06 : 4,619.02 = 888.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.06/4,619.02 = 888.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.06x = 4,619.02 × 888.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.06x = 4,102,613.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,613.56/3,080.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.99

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