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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.65, 4,624.76 and 891.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.65, 4,624.76 and 891.57 is: 1,337.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.65 : 4,624.76 = 891.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.65/4,624.76 = 891.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.65x = 4,624.76 × 891.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.65x = 4,123,292.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,123,292.82/3,082.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.58

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