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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.34, 4,588.99 and 868.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.34, 4,588.99 and 868.07 is: 1,302.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.34 : 4,588.99 = 868.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.34/4,588.99 = 868.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.34x = 4,588.99 × 868.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.34x = 3,983,564.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,564.55/3,059.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.10

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