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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.36, 4,630.48 and 896.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.36, 4,630.48 and 896.40 is: 1,344.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.36 : 4,630.48 = 896.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.36/4,630.48 = 896.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.36x = 4,630.48 × 896.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.36x = 4,150,762.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,762.27/3,087.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.44

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