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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,061.41, 4,591.43 and 870.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,061.41, 4,591.43 and 870.09 is: 1,304.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,061.41 : 4,591.43 = 870.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,061.41/4,591.43 = 870.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,061.41x = 4,591.43 × 870.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,061.41x = 3,994,952.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,994,952.98/3,061.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.94

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