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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.43, 4,623.73 and 891.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.43, 4,623.73 and 891.25 is: 1,336.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.43 : 4,623.73 = 891.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.43/4,623.73 = 891.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.43x = 4,623.73 × 891.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.43x = 4,120,885.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120,885.58/3,082.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.89

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