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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060, 4,589.88 and 868.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060, 4,589.88 and 868.68 is: 1,302.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060 : 4,589.88 = 868.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060/4,589.88 = 868.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060x = 4,589.88 × 868.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060x = 3,987,136.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,987,136.96/3,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.99

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