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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.98, 4,589.97 and 868.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.98, 4,589.97 and 868.42 is: 1,302.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.98 : 4,589.97 = 868.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.98/4,589.97 = 868.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.98x = 4,589.97 × 868.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.98x = 3,986,024.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,024.23/3,059.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.63

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