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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.05, 4,601.30 and 876.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.05, 4,601.30 and 876.79 is: 1,314.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.05 : 4,601.30 = 876.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.05/4,601.30 = 876.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.05x = 4,601.30 × 876.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.05x = 4,034,346.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,346.44/3,068.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.96

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