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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.41, 4,623.84 and 891.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.41, 4,623.84 and 891.15 is: 1,336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.41 : 4,623.84 = 891.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.41/4,623.84 = 891.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.41x = 4,623.84 × 891.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.41x = 4,120,535.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120,535.02/3,082.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.79

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