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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.66, 4,605.32 and 879.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.66, 4,605.32 and 879.34 is: 1,318.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.66 : 4,605.32 = 879.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.66/4,605.32 = 879.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.66x = 4,605.32 × 879.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.66x = 4,049,642.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049,642.09/3,070.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.82

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