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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,064.86, 4,597.29 and 873.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,064.86, 4,597.29 and 873.59 is: 1,310.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,064.86 : 4,597.29 = 873.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,064.86/4,597.29 = 873.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,064.86x = 4,597.29 × 873.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,064.86x = 4,016,123.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016,123.58/3,064.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.38

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