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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.14, 4,590.42 and 869.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.14, 4,590.42 and 869.04 is: 1,303.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.14 : 4,590.42 = 869.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.14/4,590.42 = 869.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.14x = 4,590.42 × 869.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.14x = 3,989,258.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,258.60/3,060.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.62

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