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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.38, 4,598.89 and 874.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.38, 4,598.89 and 874.28 is: 1,311.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.38 : 4,598.89 = 874.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.38/4,598.89 = 874.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.38x = 4,598.89 × 874.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.38x = 4,020,726.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,020,726.86/3,065.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.66

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