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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,067.92, 4,601.03 and 876.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,067.92, 4,601.03 and 876.78 is: 1,314.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,067.92 : 4,601.03 = 876.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,067.92/4,601.03 = 876.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,067.92x = 4,601.03 × 876.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,067.92x = 4,034,086.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,086.70/3,067.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.93

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