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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.39, 5,011.97 and 876.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.39, 5,011.97 and 876.19 is: 1,314.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.39 : 5,011.97 = 876.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.39/5,011.97 = 876.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.39x = 5,011.97 × 876.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.39x = 4,391,437.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,437.99/3,341.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.25

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