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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,066.54, 4,599.05 and 875.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,066.54, 4,599.05 and 875.29 is: 1,312.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,066.54 : 4,599.05 = 875.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,066.54/4,599.05 = 875.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,066.54x = 4,599.05 × 875.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,066.54x = 4,025,502.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,502.47/3,066.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.72

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