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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,061.96, 4,592.94 and 870.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,061.96, 4,592.94 and 870.88 is: 1,306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,061.96 : 4,592.94 = 870.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,061.96/4,592.94 = 870.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,061.96x = 4,592.94 × 870.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,061.96x = 3,999,899.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,999,899.59/3,061.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.32

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