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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.08, 4,606.50 and 879.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.08, 4,606.50 and 879.80 is: 1,319.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.08 : 4,606.50 = 879.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.08/4,606.50 = 879.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.08x = 4,606.50 × 879.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.08x = 4,052,798.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,798.70/3,071.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.67

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