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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.30, 4,624.17 and 891.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.30, 4,624.17 and 891.07 is: 1,336.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.30 : 4,624.17 = 891.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.30/4,624.17 = 891.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.30x = 4,624.17 × 891.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.30x = 4,120,459.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120,459.16/3,082.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.81

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