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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.78, 4,606.16 and 879.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.78, 4,606.16 and 879.51 is: 1,319.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.78 : 4,606.16 = 879.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.78/4,606.16 = 879.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.78x = 4,606.16 × 879.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.78x = 4,051,165.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,165.98/3,070.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.26

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