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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.09, 4,603.79 and 878.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.09, 4,603.79 and 878.15 is: 1,317.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.09 : 4,603.79 = 878.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.09/4,603.79 = 878.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.09x = 4,603.79 × 878.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.09x = 4,042,818.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,818.19/3,069.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.27

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