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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.81, 4,590 and 868.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.81, 4,590 and 868.58 is: 1,302.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.81 : 4,590 = 868.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.81/4,590 = 868.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.81x = 4,590 × 868.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.81x = 3,986,759.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,759.25/3,059.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.95

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