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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.04, 4,625.24 and 891.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.04, 4,625.24 and 891.86 is: 1,337.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.04 : 4,625.24 = 891.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.04/4,625.24 = 891.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.04x = 4,625.24 × 891.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.04x = 4,125,038.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125,038.96/3,083.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.98

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