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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,064.86, 4,596.62 and 873.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,064.86, 4,596.62 and 873.63 is: 1,310.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,064.86 : 4,596.62 = 873.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,064.86/4,596.62 = 873.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,064.86x = 4,596.62 × 873.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,064.86x = 4,015,740.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,015,740.76/3,064.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.25

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