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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,067.61, 4,602.17 and 876.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,067.61, 4,602.17 and 876.35 is: 1,314.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,067.61 : 4,602.17 = 876.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,067.61/4,602.17 = 876.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,067.61x = 4,602.17 × 876.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,067.61x = 4,033,125.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033,125.38/3,067.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.75

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