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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.95, 5,012.93 and 876.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.95, 5,012.93 and 876.76 is: 1,315.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.95 : 5,012.93 = 876.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.95/5,012.93 = 876.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.95x = 5,012.93 × 876.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.95x = 4,395,136.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,395,136.51/3,341.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.14

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