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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086, 4,627.63 and 894.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086, 4,627.63 and 894.22 is: 1,340.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086 : 4,627.63 = 894.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086/4,627.63 = 894.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086x = 4,627.63 × 894.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086x = 4,138,119.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,138,119.30/3,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.93

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