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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.91, 4,620.69 and 889.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.91, 4,620.69 and 889.59 is: 1,334.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.91 : 4,620.69 = 889.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.91/4,620.69 = 889.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.91x = 4,620.69 × 889.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.91x = 4,110,519.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,110,519.62/3,080.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.19

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