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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.50, 4,624.49 and 891.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.50, 4,624.49 and 891.79 is: 1,337.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.50 : 4,624.49 = 891.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.50/4,624.49 = 891.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.50x = 4,624.49 × 891.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.50x = 4,124,073.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,124,073.43/3,083.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.47

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