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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,061, 4,591.38 and 869.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,061, 4,591.38 and 869.68 is: 1,304.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,061 : 4,591.38 = 869.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,061/4,591.38 = 869.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,061x = 4,591.38 × 869.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,061x = 3,993,031.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,031.36/3,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.49

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