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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.39, 5,010.47 and 875.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.39, 5,010.47 and 875.19 is: 1,312.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.39 : 5,010.47 = 875.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.39/5,010.47 = 875.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.39x = 5,010.47 × 875.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.39x = 4,385,113.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,385,113.24/3,340.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.75

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