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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.07, 4,593.33 and 870.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.07, 4,593.33 and 870.96 is: 1,306.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.07 : 4,593.33 = 870.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.07/4,593.33 = 870.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.07x = 4,593.33 × 870.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.07x = 4,000,606.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,606.70/3,062.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.50

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