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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.38, 4,587.79 and 867.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.38, 4,587.79 and 867.28 is: 1,300.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.38 : 4,587.79 = 867.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.38/4,587.79 = 867.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.38x = 4,587.79 × 867.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.38x = 3,978,899.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978,899.60/3,058.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.98

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