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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.59, 4,624.26 and 891.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.59, 4,624.26 and 891.73 is: 1,337.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.59 : 4,624.26 = 891.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.59/4,624.26 = 891.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.59x = 4,624.26 × 891.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.59x = 4,123,591.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,123,591.37/3,083.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.27

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