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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,067.74, 4,601.00 and 875.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,067.74, 4,601.00 and 875.88 is: 1,313.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,067.74 : 4,601.00 = 875.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,067.74/4,601.00 = 875.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,067.74x = 4,601.00 × 875.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,067.74x = 4,029,919.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029,919.50/3,067.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.64

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