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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,066.01, 4,599.70 and 874.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,066.01, 4,599.70 and 874.76 is: 1,312.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,066.01 : 4,599.70 = 874.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,066.01/4,599.70 = 874.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,066.01x = 4,599.70 × 874.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,066.01x = 4,023,639.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,639.18/3,066.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.34

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