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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.82, 4,589.96 and 868.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.82, 4,589.96 and 868.73 is: 1,303.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.82 : 4,589.96 = 868.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.82/4,589.96 = 868.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.82x = 4,589.96 × 868.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.82x = 3,987,408.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,987,408.66/3,059.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.15

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