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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.48, 4,593.71 and 871.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.48, 4,593.71 and 871.24 is: 1,306.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.48 : 4,593.71 = 871.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.48/4,593.71 = 871.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.48x = 4,593.71 × 871.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.48x = 4,002,223.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,002,223.90/3,062.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.86

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