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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.50, 3,070.80 and 876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.50, 3,070.80 and 876.20 is: 1,314.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.50 : 3,070.80 = 876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.50/3,070.80 = 876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.50x = 3,070.80 × 876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.50x = 2,690,619.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,619.61/2,046.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.74

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