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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,061.66, 4,591.82 and 870.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,061.66, 4,591.82 and 870.34 is: 1,305.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,061.66 : 4,591.82 = 870.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,061.66/4,591.82 = 870.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,061.66x = 4,591.82 × 870.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,061.66x = 3,996,444.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,444.62/3,061.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.32

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