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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.61, 4,620.81 and 889.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.61, 4,620.81 and 889.56 is: 1,334.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.61 : 4,620.81 = 889.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.61/4,620.81 = 889.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.61x = 4,620.81 × 889.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.61x = 4,110,487.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,110,487.74/3,080.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.31

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