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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.41, 4,592.92 and 871.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.41, 4,592.92 and 871.09 is: 1,306.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.41 : 4,592.92 = 871.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.41/4,592.92 = 871.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.41x = 4,592.92 × 871.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.41x = 4,000,846.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,846.68/3,062.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.44

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