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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.41, 4,605.75 and 879.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.41, 4,605.75 and 879.45 is: 1,319.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.41 : 4,605.75 = 879.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.41/4,605.75 = 879.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.41x = 4,605.75 × 879.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.41x = 4,050,526.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050,526.84/3,070.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.21

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