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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.58, 4,604.25 and 878.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.58, 4,604.25 and 878.30 is: 1,317.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.58 : 4,604.25 = 878.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.58/4,604.25 = 878.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.58x = 4,604.25 × 878.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.58x = 4,043,912.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,912.78/3,069.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.42

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