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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,067.52, 4,599.90 and 875.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,067.52, 4,599.90 and 875.72 is: 1,313.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,067.52 : 4,599.90 = 875.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,067.52/4,599.90 = 875.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,067.52x = 4,599.90 × 875.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,067.52x = 4,028,224.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,028,224.43/3,067.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.19

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