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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.93, 4,604.09 and 878.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.93, 4,604.09 and 878.14 is: 1,316.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.93 : 4,604.09 = 878.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.93/4,604.09 = 878.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.93x = 4,604.09 × 878.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.93x = 4,043,041.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,041.90/3,069.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.98

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