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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.91, 4,598.91 and 874.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.91, 4,598.91 and 874.64 is: 1,311.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.91 : 4,598.91 = 874.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.91/4,598.91 = 874.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.91x = 4,598.91 × 874.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.91x = 4,022,363.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,363.27/3,065.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.96

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