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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.63, 4,588.12 and 867.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.63, 4,588.12 and 867.19 is: 1,300.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.63 : 4,588.12 = 867.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.63/4,588.12 = 867.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.63x = 4,588.12 × 867.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.63x = 3,978,761.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978,761.40/3,058.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.83

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