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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,066.30, 4,599.49 and 875.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,066.30, 4,599.49 and 875.03 is: 1,312.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,066.30 : 4,599.49 = 875.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,066.30/4,599.49 = 875.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,066.30x = 4,599.49 × 875.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,066.30x = 4,024,687.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,687.08/3,066.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.55

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