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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.48, 4,621.32 and 889.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.48, 4,621.32 and 889.22 is: 1,334.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.48 : 4,621.32 = 889.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.48/4,621.32 = 889.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.48x = 4,621.32 × 889.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.48x = 4,109,381.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,109,381.72/3,080.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.01

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