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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.08, 5,011.47 and 875.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.08, 5,011.47 and 875.84 is: 1,313.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.08 : 5,011.47 = 875.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.08/5,011.47 = 875.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.08x = 5,011.47 × 875.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.08x = 4,389,258.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,258.41/3,341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.73

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