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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,061.58, 4,593.09 and 870.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,061.58, 4,593.09 and 870.26 is: 1,305.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,061.58 : 4,593.09 = 870.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,061.58/4,593.09 = 870.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,061.58x = 4,593.09 × 870.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,061.58x = 3,997,159.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,159.54/3,061.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.59

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