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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.54, 4,590.85 and 869.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.54, 4,590.85 and 869.27 is: 1,303.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.54 : 4,590.85 = 869.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.54/4,590.85 = 869.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.54x = 4,590.85 × 869.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.54x = 3,990,669.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,990,669.22/3,060.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.91

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