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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.23, 4,597.33 and 873.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.23, 4,597.33 and 873.44 is: 1,310.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.23 : 4,597.33 = 873.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.23/4,597.33 = 873.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.23x = 4,597.33 × 873.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.23x = 4,015,495.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,015,495.19/3,065.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.01

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