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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.33, 4,605.83 and 879.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.33, 4,605.83 and 879.41 is: 1,319.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.33 : 4,605.83 = 879.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.33/4,605.83 = 879.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.33x = 4,605.83 × 879.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.33x = 4,050,423.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050,423.38/3,070.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.22

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