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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.62, 4,605.26 and 878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.62, 4,605.26 and 878.76 is: 1,317.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.62 : 4,605.26 = 878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.62/4,605.26 = 878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.62x = 4,605.26 × 878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.62x = 4,046,918.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046,918.28/3,070.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.95

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