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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,064.66, 4,596.30 and 873.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,064.66, 4,596.30 and 873.34 is: 1,309.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,064.66 : 4,596.30 = 873.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,064.66/4,596.30 = 873.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,064.66x = 4,596.30 × 873.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,064.66x = 4,014,132.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014,132.64/3,064.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.81

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