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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.11, 4,594.06 and 871.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.11, 4,594.06 and 871.86 is: 1,307.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.11 : 4,594.06 = 871.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.11/4,594.06 = 871.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.11x = 4,594.06 × 871.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.11x = 4,005,372.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,372.79/3,063.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.62

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