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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.66, 4,606.86 and 879.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.66, 4,606.86 and 879.98 is: 1,319.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.66 : 4,606.86 = 879.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.66/4,606.86 = 879.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.66x = 4,606.86 × 879.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.66x = 4,053,944.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053,944.66/3,071.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.79

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