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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.98, 4,606.35 and 879.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.98, 4,606.35 and 879.70 is: 1,319.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.98 : 4,606.35 = 879.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.98/4,606.35 = 879.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.98x = 4,606.35 × 879.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.98x = 4,052,206.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,206.10/3,070.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.52

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