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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.76, 4,589.12 and 868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.76, 4,589.12 and 868 is: 1,301.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.76 : 4,589.12 = 868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.76/4,589.12 = 868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.76x = 4,589.12 × 868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.76x = 3,983,356.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,356.16/3,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.85

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