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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.35, 4,624.28 and 891.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.35, 4,624.28 and 891.03 is: 1,336.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.35 : 4,624.28 = 891.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.35/4,624.28 = 891.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.35x = 4,624.28 × 891.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.35x = 4,120,367.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120,367.75/3,082.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.76

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