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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.61, 4,605.90 and 879.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.61, 4,605.90 and 879.35 is: 1,319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.61 : 4,605.90 = 879.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.61/4,605.90 = 879.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.61x = 4,605.90 × 879.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.61x = 4,050,175.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050,175.14/3,070.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.01

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