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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.35, 5,012.08 and 876.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.35, 5,012.08 and 876.42 is: 1,314.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.35 : 5,012.08 = 876.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.35/5,012.08 = 876.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.35x = 5,012.08 × 876.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.35x = 4,392,684.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,684.96/3,341.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.64

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