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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.56, 4,589.58 and 868.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.56, 4,589.58 and 868.46 is: 1,302.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.56 : 4,589.58 = 868.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.56/4,589.58 = 868.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.56x = 4,589.58 × 868.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.56x = 3,985,866.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985,866.65/3,059.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.76

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