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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.65, 4,606.14 and 879.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.65, 4,606.14 and 879.71 is: 1,319.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.65 : 4,606.14 = 879.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.65/4,606.14 = 879.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.65x = 4,606.14 × 879.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.65x = 4,052,067.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,067.42/3,070.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.61

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