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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.73, 4,591.10 and 869.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.73, 4,591.10 and 869.18 is: 1,303.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.73 : 4,591.10 = 869.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.73/4,591.10 = 869.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.73x = 4,591.10 × 869.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.73x = 3,990,465.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,990,465.00/3,060.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.76

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