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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.58, 4,594.51 and 841.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.58, 4,594.51 and 841.88 is: 1,262.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.58 : 4,594.51 = 841.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.58/4,594.51 = 841.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.58x = 4,594.51 × 841.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.58x = 3,868,026.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,868,026.08/3,063.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.58

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