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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.88, 4,604.19 and 878.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.88, 4,604.19 and 878.02 is: 1,316.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.88 : 4,604.19 = 878.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.88/4,604.19 = 878.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.88x = 4,604.19 × 878.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.88x = 4,042,570.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,570.90/3,069.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.85

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