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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.30, 4,631.67 and 896.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.30, 4,631.67 and 896.07 is: 1,344.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.30 : 4,631.67 = 896.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.30/4,631.67 = 896.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.30x = 4,631.67 × 896.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.30x = 4,150,300.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,300.54/3,087.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.31

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