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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.54, 4,631.31 and 896.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.54, 4,631.31 and 896.28 is: 1,344.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.54 : 4,631.31 = 896.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.54/4,631.31 = 896.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.54x = 4,631.31 × 896.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.54x = 4,150,950.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,950.53/3,087.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.42

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