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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,067.29, 4,601.07 and 875.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,067.29, 4,601.07 and 875.79 is: 1,313.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,067.29 : 4,601.07 = 875.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,067.29/4,601.07 = 875.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,067.29x = 4,601.07 × 875.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,067.29x = 4,029,571.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029,571.10/3,067.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.72

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