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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.95, 4,606.41 and 879.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.95, 4,606.41 and 879.67 is: 1,319.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.95 : 4,606.41 = 879.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.95/4,606.41 = 879.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.95x = 4,606.41 × 879.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.95x = 4,052,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,120.68/3,070.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.50

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