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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062, 4,592.98 and 870.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062, 4,592.98 and 870.72 is: 1,306.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062 : 4,592.98 = 870.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062/4,592.98 = 870.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062x = 4,592.98 × 870.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062x = 3,999,199.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,999,199.55/3,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.07

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