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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.58, 4,605.75 and 879.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.58, 4,605.75 and 879.30 is: 1,318.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.58 : 4,605.75 = 879.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.58/4,605.75 = 879.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.58x = 4,605.75 × 879.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.58x = 4,049,835.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049,835.98/3,070.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.92

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