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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,067.89, 4,602.14 and 876.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,067.89, 4,602.14 and 876.95 is: 1,315.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,067.89 : 4,602.14 = 876.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,067.89/4,602.14 = 876.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,067.89x = 4,602.14 × 876.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,067.89x = 4,035,819.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,035,819.28/3,067.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.50

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