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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.79, 4,624.20 and 891.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.79, 4,624.20 and 891.56 is: 1,337.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.79 : 4,624.20 = 891.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.79/4,624.20 = 891.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.79x = 4,624.20 × 891.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.79x = 4,122,728.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,728.63/3,082.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.34

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