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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.60, 4,623.15 and 891.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.60, 4,623.15 and 891.10 is: 1,336.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.60 : 4,623.15 = 891.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.60/4,623.15 = 891.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.60x = 4,623.15 × 891.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.60x = 4,119,688.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119,688.97/3,082.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.43

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