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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,066.31, 4,599.51 and 875.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,066.31, 4,599.51 and 875.08 is: 1,312.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,066.31 : 4,599.51 = 875.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,066.31/4,599.51 = 875.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,066.31x = 4,599.51 × 875.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,066.31x = 4,024,931.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,931.20/3,066.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.63

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