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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.23, 4,605.26 and 878.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.23, 4,605.26 and 878.94 is: 1,318.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.23 : 4,605.26 = 878.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.23/4,605.26 = 878.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.23x = 4,605.26 × 878.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.23x = 4,047,742.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,047,742.83/3,070.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.38

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