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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,067.43, 4,599.72 and 875.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,067.43, 4,599.72 and 875.66 is: 1,313.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,067.43 : 4,599.72 = 875.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,067.43/4,599.72 = 875.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,067.43x = 4,599.72 × 875.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,067.43x = 4,027,767.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027,767.82/3,067.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.08

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