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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.58, 4,619.76 and 888.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.58, 4,619.76 and 888.72 is: 1,332.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.58 : 4,619.76 = 888.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.58/4,619.76 = 888.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.58x = 4,619.76 × 888.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.58x = 4,105,673.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105,673.11/3,080.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.76

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