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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.57, 4,605.12 and 878.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.57, 4,605.12 and 878.32 is: 1,317.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.57 : 4,605.12 = 878.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.57/4,605.12 = 878.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.57x = 4,605.12 × 878.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.57x = 4,044,774.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,774.75/3,069.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.70

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