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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,067.04, 4,599.88 and 875.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,067.04, 4,599.88 and 875.28 is: 1,312.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,067.04 : 4,599.88 = 875.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,067.04/4,599.88 = 875.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,067.04x = 4,599.88 × 875.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,067.04x = 4,026,182.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,026,182.97/3,067.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.73

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