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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.22, 4,624.14 and 891.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.22, 4,624.14 and 891.12 is: 1,336.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.22 : 4,624.14 = 891.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.22/4,624.14 = 891.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.22x = 4,624.14 × 891.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.22x = 4,120,663.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120,663.64/3,082.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.91

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