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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.93, 4,594.43 and 871.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.93, 4,594.43 and 871.71 is: 1,307.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.93 : 4,594.43 = 871.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.93/4,594.43 = 871.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.93x = 4,594.43 × 871.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.93x = 4,004,995.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,995.53/3,062.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.57

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