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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,064.69, 4,597.02 and 873.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,064.69, 4,597.02 and 873.42 is: 1,310.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,064.69 : 4,597.02 = 873.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,064.69/4,597.02 = 873.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,064.69x = 4,597.02 × 873.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,064.69x = 4,015,111.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,015,111.97/3,064.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.12

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