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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.10, 4,588.14 and 867.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.10, 4,588.14 and 867.33 is: 1,300.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.10 : 4,588.14 = 867.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.10/4,588.14 = 867.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.10x = 4,588.14 × 867.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.10x = 3,979,431.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,979,431.47/3,059.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.85

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