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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.26, 4,604.16 and 878.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.26, 4,604.16 and 878.06 is: 1,317.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.26 : 4,604.16 = 878.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.26/4,604.16 = 878.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.26x = 4,604.16 × 878.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.26x = 4,042,728.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,728.73/3,069.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.17

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