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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.03, 4,597.41 and 873.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.03, 4,597.41 and 873.75 is: 1,310.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.03 : 4,597.41 = 873.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.03/4,597.41 = 873.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.03x = 4,597.41 × 873.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.03x = 4,017,007.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,007.50/3,065.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.59

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