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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.50, 4,619.38 and 888.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.50, 4,619.38 and 888.71 is: 1,332.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.50 : 4,619.38 = 888.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.50/4,619.38 = 888.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.50x = 4,619.38 × 888.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.50x = 4,105,289.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105,289.20/3,080.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.67

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