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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.02, 4,623.58 and 891.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.02, 4,623.58 and 891.16 is: 1,336.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.02 : 4,623.58 = 891.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.02/4,623.58 = 891.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.02x = 4,623.58 × 891.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.02x = 4,120,349.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120,349.55/3,083.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.47

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