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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.09, 4,596.28 and 873.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.09, 4,596.28 and 873.32 is: 1,309.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.09 : 4,596.28 = 873.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.09/4,596.28 = 873.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.09x = 4,596.28 × 873.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.09x = 4,013,998.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,998.08/3,065.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.59

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