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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.95, 4,604.91 and 878.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.95, 4,604.91 and 878.67 is: 1,318.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.95 : 4,604.91 = 878.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.95/4,604.91 = 878.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.95x = 4,604.91 × 878.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.95x = 4,046,196.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046,196.27/3,069.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.00

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