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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,064.92, 4,596.57 and 873.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,064.92, 4,596.57 and 873.77 is: 1,310.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,064.92 : 4,596.57 = 873.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,064.92/4,596.57 = 873.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,064.92x = 4,596.57 × 873.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,064.92x = 4,016,344.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016,344.97/3,064.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.42

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