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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.07, 4,573.58 and 857.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.07, 4,573.58 and 857.78 is: 1,286.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.07 : 4,573.58 = 857.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.07/4,573.58 = 857.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.07x = 4,573.58 × 857.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.07x = 3,923,115.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,923,115.45/3,049.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.66

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