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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.41, 4,594.42 and 872.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.41, 4,594.42 and 872.09 is: 1,307.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.41 : 4,594.42 = 872.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.41/4,594.42 = 872.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.41x = 4,594.42 × 872.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.41x = 4,006,747.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006,747.74/3,063.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.94

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