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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.44, 4,646.43 and 876.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.44, 4,646.43 and 876.28 is: 1,314.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.44 : 4,646.43 = 876.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.44/4,646.43 = 876.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.44x = 4,646.43 × 876.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.44x = 4,071,573.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,071,573.61/3,097.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.50

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