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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.43, 4,620.69 and 889.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.43, 4,620.69 and 889.18 is: 1,333.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.43 : 4,620.69 = 889.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.43/4,620.69 = 889.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.43x = 4,620.69 × 889.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.43x = 4,108,620.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108,620.69/3,080.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.78

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