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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.29, 4,605.57 and 878.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.29, 4,605.57 and 878.79 is: 1,318.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.29 : 4,605.57 = 878.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.29/4,605.57 = 878.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.29x = 4,605.57 × 878.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.29x = 4,047,328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,047,328.86/3,070.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.22

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