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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.69, 4,596.30 and 872.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.69, 4,596.30 and 872.40 is: 1,308.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.69 : 4,596.30 = 872.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.69/4,596.30 = 872.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.69x = 4,596.30 × 872.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.69x = 4,009,829.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,829.36/3,063.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.82

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