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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.86, 4,597.40 and 874.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.86, 4,597.40 and 874.08 is: 1,310.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.86 : 4,597.40 = 874.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.86/4,597.40 = 874.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.86x = 4,597.40 × 874.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.86x = 4,018,495.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,495.39/3,065.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.72

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