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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.08, 4,590.84 and 868.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.08, 4,590.84 and 868.76 is: 1,303.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.08 : 4,590.84 = 868.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.08/4,590.84 = 868.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.08x = 4,590.84 × 868.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.08x = 3,988,335.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,988,335.68/3,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.34

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