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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.86, 5,011.29 and 875.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.86, 5,011.29 and 875.67 is: 1,313.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.86 : 5,011.29 = 875.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.86/5,011.29 = 875.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.86x = 5,011.29 × 875.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.86x = 4,388,217.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,217.52/3,340.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.50

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