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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.52, 4,593.78 and 871.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.52, 4,593.78 and 871.20 is: 1,306.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.52 : 4,593.78 = 871.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.52/4,593.78 = 871.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.52x = 4,593.78 × 871.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.52x = 4,002,101.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,002,101.14/3,062.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.80

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