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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.85, 4,606.96 and 879.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.85, 4,606.96 and 879.99 is: 1,319.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.85 : 4,606.96 = 879.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.85/4,606.96 = 879.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.85x = 4,606.96 × 879.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.85x = 4,054,078.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054,078.73/3,071.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.75

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